Recognizing Invisible Disabilities


Recognizing Invisible Disabilities; Removing the Stumbling Block


In so many ways, this image speaks for itself. 

But it also reminds me of the video "I am Brianna Couture". It's a video meant to open our eyes to the notion of invisible disabilities.

Choosing Our Language Carefully {Using the Words You Really Intend}


 "Just because a man lacks the use of his eyes doesn't mean he lacks vision." - Stevie Wonder; Removing the Stumbling Block


Have you ever thought about how many different ways we use the word see? And when you say "see", is it always what you intend?

There's the obvious, “I see you.”

But then there’s, “Oh, I see” when you really mean “I understand”.

How about, "Can I see you for a minute?" which is actually a way of asking, “Can I speak to you?”

Then there’s “Let’s see…” another way of saying, “I’m thinking….”

Or maybe you use, “We are seeing each other” as a metaphor for dating.

My Child Is Not Your Trophy {Changing a Community’s Attitude Toward Disability}

I have been really fortunate, through blogging and my work as an inclusion expert, to meet some amazing people who care as passionately about faith-based inclusion as I do. But I am picky. Highlighting guest posts here is not typically something I do. In fact, I've only done it one other time. (Read: A Reminder of What is Possible: “No Limits” on the Jewish Disability Community.) But this friend is too wonderful to keep to myself. So it's with joy that I introduce you to Sheri Dacon, author of Lyrics for Life, a space where she "pours out her thoughts on faith, struggle, and abundant life." Read on, I think you will quickly realize why I think she is pretty fantastic.

My Child is Not Your Trophy, Changing a Community's Attitude Toward Disability; Removing the Stumbling Block

My Child Is Not Your Trophy {Changing a Community’s Attitude Toward Disability}

When we left our former church, there was indeed a final straw that cinched it for me.

But there were little things that started piling up, months and even years before. Almost imperceptible nicks and scratches that I can see now, in hindsight, were huge triggers for the anxiety that eventually sent me reeling over the edge.

Top Ten Things to Know About Jewish Education and Disability Inclusion


Here are ten of the most important things to know about Jewish education and disability inclusion:
We do not do inclusion for people with disabilities; Removing the Stumbling Block


1. Each of us is created b’tzelem elohim, in the image of God. As such, each of us is perfect and worthy of living a meaningful Jewish life. No one has the right to judge what is “meaningful” for anyone but themselves.

2. Fair isn’t equal. Fair is when everyone gets what they need to be successful.

3. Special Education is good education. The strategies, values and goals that make special education successful are the same strategies, values and goals that will help all students find success.

The Most Important Interview Question You MUST Ask

When the topic of conversation is teaching, many are quick to discuss student engagement, critical thinking, student achievement and curricular content. With good reason. These are important aspects of education.


The Most Important Interview Question You Must Ask; Removing the Stumbling Block

But none of them, in my opinion, really get to the heart of what it means to teach.

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