• Social Commentary

    What is Disability Pride Month?

    On July 26th, 1990, President Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) into law. The ADA protects people with disabilities from employment discrimination and enables better access to goods, services, and communications for people with disabilities. Enacting the ADA was a huge deal; some even see July 26th as disability independence day. Throughout the years, Disability Pride has been celebrated as a day-long event but has since evolved into a month-long celebration. Join me as I explore the history and celebration and discuss some common misconceptions about Disability Pride Month (aka DPM). What is the definition of Disabled? The ADA defines a person with a disability as someone who…

  • Memories,  Other writings

    Grief Attack!

    What is a grief attack? What causes them? And how do you deal with them? My story will be different from yours, but maybe some of what I say about grief attacks might help you