Ableism: 3 Reasons Why I Don’t Use That Term
I think it’s important to use language with intention and care. I think language reflects reality, but I also think language can shape reality. For me, the shift from calling…
AJB Recommends: Learning About Uncoupling Dignity From Achievement
“I want to sever the connection between dignity and accomplishment altogether.” So says Justin Hawkins on The Lucky Few Podcast last week. Uncoupling Dignity from Achievement Even as a mother…
Learning Science as a Teen in High School With an Intellectual Disability
Should Penny take Chemistry next year, as a tenth grader with an intellectual disability? This is the question set before us as we began to plan with Penny and her…
Englewood Review of Books Podcast: Disability and Limitations
"Limitations are so often what lead to love because if we can freely offer ourselves as both gifted and limited people, and receive other people in that same light, then…
Public Service Announcement: How to Talk to a Person With an Intellectual Disability
When Penny sat down to receive the shot for her Covid-19 vaccine, the nurse looked at her directly and asked, “Full name? Date of birth? Have you ever had an…
Surprised by Our Teenager With Down Syndrome
In the past few weeks, I’ve been surprised by Penny, our 15-year-old daughter who has Down syndrome. I was surprised when she recited the Gettysburg Address in preparation for doing…
S4 E13 | Disability, Friendship House, and Interdependent Community with Matt Floding
What does thriving, interdependent community look like? Rev. Dr. Matt Floding talks with Amy Julia about Friendship House, a sustainable housing model where graduate students and adults with intellectual disabilities…
AJB Recommends: Resources for Learning About Genetic Editing and Animal Navigation
Should we edit the genetic makeup of our kids if we can? How do birds and salmon and lobsters figure out how to navigate thousands of miles without the aid…
Celebrating Penny on World Down Syndrome Day
This year, we invited Penny to suggest how we should celebrate World Down Syndrome Day. She decided our day of celebrating Penny would include a walk by the river, takeout…
Celebrating World Down Syndrome Day
As I type, our daughter Penny is downstairs on her phone. She might be commenting on an Instagram post or texting with a friend or sending a video message on…
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