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Tag Archives: President Obama
What’s Your Chocolate Cake?
I am a big fan of TED talks. That is Technology, Entertainment Design talks. Not all of them, mind you. Anything over about 15 minutes has to work hard to hold my attention. But every once in awhile I do … Continue reading
Posted in Ableism, Accessibility, Accommodations, ADA, Advocacy, Attitudes, changing perspectives, disability etiquette, Making Changes, What some people don't think about
Tagged Advocacy, cafeteria, chocolate cake, Disability Rights, don't settle, fighting for what you deserve, Haben Girma, Lawyers, meal plans in college, President Obama, public service, The White House
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In the Space of a Heartbeat
I was on the internet when I read the news. A gunman had forced his way inside an elementary school in Connecticut and started shooting. Among the victims were 20 children and six members of the faculty and staff. Sadness … Continue reading
Posted in definition of a hero, Facing a fear
Tagged changing perspective, news, Newtown, President Obama, tragedy
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