How can we talk about race and disability without conflating the two? How can white, able-bodied, neurotypical people enter into this conversation? What is the difference between “white fragility” and…
Jean Vanier, founder of the L’Arche community, beloved author, speaker, teacher, and mentor to thousands, winner of the Templeton prize—sexually abused multiple women over the course of many decades, according…
"How do your other children react to having a sister with Down syndrome?" People ask this question frequently, both out of curiosity and also from concern about the long-term impact…
Teaching students about inclusion and belonging gives them a more expansive view of humanity. Because of advances in special education, many kids today are growing up with more openness to…
As we move towards a season of thanks and of giving, I invited my friend Holly Nelson to tell the story of the Special Hope Network, a ministry that equips…
I’ve recently adopted “embracing our common humanity” as my shorthand for what I am attempting to do with my writing and speaking. If you look back through my blog you…
As Down Syndrome Awareness Month 2019 comes to a close, I wanted to share this touching video from NothingDown.org that highlights the experience of parents receiving the Down syndrome diagnosis…
On December 30th, 2005, our firstborn daughter came into the world. It was an easy delivery—a little early, but not premature, no signs of distress or trouble, just a shock…
As I read this book, I realized what a gift it is to walk through this story with such an incredibly candid guide! Amy Julia Becker makes herself vulnerable…
I’m a fan of the concepts behind political correctness. I think it’s important to use language with intention and care. I think language reflects reality, but I also think language…
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