by Erin Croyle | Nov 18, 2020 | Uncategorized
The widespread inequities and ableism that 2020 has brought to the surface is palpable. Palpable – a feeling so intense it seems tangible. Do you feel it? How is it manifesting inside of you? Anger? Frustration? Sadness? Exhaustion? All of the above? Perhaps the worst...
by Erin Croyle | Sep 2, 2020 | Uncategorized
Can you feel it? That pressure that is crushing your soul every single day? The constant, underlying tension that never goes away? The stress this pandemic is causing for individuals with disabilities and their families is relentless. Parents and caregivers are...
by Erin Croyle | Aug 27, 2020 | Uncategorized
Education is going to look very different this fall. For many of us, back to school means back to the chaos and frustration of distance learning. While spring was haphazard and thrown together, now know what to expect. Distance learning will look a bit different for...
by Guest Author | Aug 10, 2020 | Uncategorized
By Valerie James Abbott I was recently at an in-office medical appointment with my 15-year-old daughter, Bridget. She is hard-of-hearing and wears hearing aids – all day, every day. During COVID-19, at least here in Virginia, she is now also required to wear a face...
by Erin Croyle | Jul 15, 2020 | Uncategorized
All does not mean all. Anyone with a disability knows that. This pandemic is magnifying the problem tenfold. The Centers for Disease Control hosted a live Question and Answer session this week about factors affecting reopening schools. One person...
