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Read more about the article The Hidden Impact of Abled Privilege in the Church | Faithward

The Hidden Impact of Abled Privilege in the Church | Faithward

  • Post published:July 21, 2021
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“One of the insidious harms of privilege is the subtle way it convinces people that some are more valuable and necessary to the body of Christ than others.” - Amy…

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Read more about the article Volunteering at Hope Heals Camp

Volunteering at Hope Heals Camp

  • Post published:July 17, 2021
  • Post category:Disability/Down Syndrome/Family/Healing
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Penny, Marilee, and I were excited to volunteer at Hope Heals Camp this week! A little background…Hope Heals Camp was started by Katherine and Jay Wolf (Katherine was on the…

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An Introduction

  • Post published:June 26, 2021
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There are so many wonderful new people in this space these days, so I wanted to take a moment to introduce myself to you. In brief, I am a writer,…

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Read more about the article In Her Own Words: Penny’s Advice to a Student Beginning Ninth Grade

In Her Own Words: Penny’s Advice to a Student Beginning Ninth Grade

  • Post published:June 24, 2021
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I asked our daughter Penny to take a few moments to reflect on her experience in ninth grade. We talked about how there are all sorts of things that happen…

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Read more about the article Happy Father’s Day

Happy Father’s Day

  • Post published:June 20, 2021
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“I’m fiercely proud of Penny and her two young siblings. They bring the full range of emotions into my life. My particular pride and joy in Penny is rooted in…

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Read more about the article Ableism: 3 Reasons Why I Don’t Use That Term

Ableism: 3 Reasons Why I Don’t Use That Term

  • Post published:June 16, 2021
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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…

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Read more about the article AJB Recommends: Learning About Uncoupling Dignity From Achievement

AJB Recommends: Learning About Uncoupling Dignity From Achievement

  • Post published:June 11, 2021
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“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…

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Read more about the article Learning Science as a Teen in High School With an Intellectual Disability

Learning Science as a Teen in High School With an Intellectual Disability

  • Post published:June 10, 2021
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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…

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Read more about the article Englewood Review of Books Podcast: Disability and Limitations

Englewood Review of Books Podcast: Disability and Limitations

  • Post published:June 9, 2021
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"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…

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Read more about the article Public Service Announcement: How to Talk to a Person With an Intellectual Disability

Public Service Announcement: How to Talk to a Person With an Intellectual Disability

  • Post published:May 29, 2021
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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…

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