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Disability Culture and Identity Part 2
This is part two of an interview Erin and I did with our friend Main. If you have not listened to the first part. You can find the transcript and show notes HERE. Child in blue wheelchair doing interpretive dance. She is folded over, her ponytail and arms hanging...
Let’s Talk About Disability Culture and Identity
If you parent kids with disabilities and you are nondisabled, chances are you don't know much about disability culture. Personally, learning about my children's culture has been a journey and a process, something I don't always get right and I am still learning....
The Problem With ‘Disability Ministry’
I’m a member of one of the largest online communities for disability ministry leaders. This group can be a great place for sharing resources. From intake forms, to sensory rooms, to sharing information about trainings and conferences. You are looking for a Bible study...
We Need Better Employment Training for Our Kids With Disabilities
Most students who receive special education qualify for a "transition" program that allows them to stay in school until age 21. These programs are meant to provide job training and life skills, preparing our kids to become as independent as possible. But are these...
The 57 Books I Read in 2020
This year -- the year of a global pandemic -- I read 57 books. This happened thanks to having more time at home, and also thanks to audiobooks. Image description: covers of four books: Mexican Gothic, Land of the Cranes, We Are Not From Here, and I'm Still Here. I'm...
To Anyone Who Thinks Parenting My Disabled Child Must Be ‘So Hard’
I parent two children with disabilities, which means I've lost count of the number of people who have said to me that parenting my kids must be “so hard.” That my life must be “so hard.” Image: Little boy squatting and feeding two pigeons that appear to be...
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