April 1, 2012
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Making eye contact is harder for some. Even in a job interview it is hard to maintain good eye contact. However, is this always a good thing? Eye communications is important no matter where you are. It says a lot … Continue reading
March 14, 2012
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What employer would deny that they want hard workers that want to work? None that I know of, except if it comes to people with disabilities. This Job Search article is great in pointing out facts and myths. During this great month … Continue reading
March 3, 2012
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Landus Anderson knows exactly what it takes to do well playing basketball, hard work. No matter what obstacles are placed in his way, he finds a way on and off the court to make the most of what he has. Most may … Continue reading
February 28, 2012
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“The Department interprets the fundamental principle of the ADA as a requirement to give individuals with disabilities equal, not better, access to those opportunities available to the general public. Of course, public entities may choose to go beyond what is … Continue reading
December 12, 2011
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So many products designed for people with disabilities ultimately help people with out disabilities. Take for instance the curb cut. Now you can push your baby down the street and across the intersection without waking them each time you had … Continue reading
October 30, 2011
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As Disability Employment Awareness Month comes to a close I wanted to add in a few things to consider if you as a business owner or human resources representative might consider. All businesses hate turnover because it involves spending more … Continue reading
September 26, 2011
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Love this article by the Wall Street Journal about the top restaurants in New York. They are about to go through the ADA test. How much do they value the customer. If I was a restaurant owner, or …
September 17, 2011
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You see it is easy to focus on what one can’t do. It’s harder to find out what you are really capable of. Starting October 1st and running a full week, Celebrating Abilities is sponsoring the “Faces Of Abilities”. These … Continue reading
August 14, 2011
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North Carolina is in the middle of a big decision. High School football season is upon us again. The North Carolina High School Athletic Association ruled that 19-year-old Brett Bowden can no longer participate in practices or games as a member of the team … Continue reading
August 4, 2011
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Another year, another blast! Clean accessible port potties, flat terrain, handicap accessible trams to get you all over the airport grounds, and a warm cozy feeling by big fireballs. Yes, in a purposefully quest for flight and fresh air, …
May 1, 2011
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Look across all religions and you will see a common theme: value life itself. Yet as the religious communities are splintered and numbers are dwindling, one fifth of it’s possible population do not come through the doors. A recent news … Continue reading
January 29, 2011
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Snow is a beautiful sight. Ask any snow skier. The powder is amazing as it falls. What happens after is not so beautiful. If you’ve been following the news from Wisconsin this week, you might have heard of a young … Continue reading
December 12, 2010
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Many times I am asked, what is it like to have a disability. It’s tough trying to explain it to someone without. This weekend, mother nature is helping in an explanation. Cancellations, road closures, dome collapsing all have disabled movement … Continue reading
November 29, 2010
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It was in May this year that independent consumer advisers reported that they had found mobility aid sellers in the UK dishing out poor advice to customers, who were not sold the best product for their needs and benefiting from … Continue reading
November 28, 2010
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Today interactive experiences are used everywhere. In classrooms, colleges, and training in business environments. Yet online interactive experiences have been around for a long time. IRC, Forums, and group have allowed many to communicate well before the virtual playgrounds available … Continue reading