Life in Five Senses By Gretchen Rubin In this journey of self-experimentation, Rubin explores the mysteries and joys of the five senses as a path to a happier, more mindful life. Drawing on cutting-edge science, philosophy, literature, and her own efforts to practice what she learns, she investigates the profound power of tuning in to […]
Overcoming barriers my way…. I was born with an invisible disability called Central Core Disease. This means that I am missing the mitochondria’s that generate most of the chemical energy needed to power the cells in my skeletal muscles. Consequently, I tire easily and have a hard time building muscle. My balance is not the […]
Language trends change quickly at the hands of social media users. They explode into our screens, rather than slowly evolve. This can concepts like neurodiversity. But before we use a term, we should look at how it came to be and what it means to people. So where does the new word “neurospicy” come from? […]
DEI—Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion—is facing a reckoning. President Trump has led the charge with Executive Orders to dismantle it from the fabric of institutions. He’s called DEI “divisive” and “un-American.” Some corporate leaders seem glad to see it go for a variety of reasons. Others from companies like Costco, JPMorgan, and Apple
Turning eighteen brings new gaps and challenges The journey into adulthood is a well-celebrated and can be an exciting time for many young people. But crossing the threshold into the adult-care system sheds light on a number of unique challenges for many young adults living with disabilities, medical complexities or developmental
Eliminate Hearing Challenges Millions of people suffer from hearing loss
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