To each of us, to see characters who look like us on television, gives a sense of relatability, inclusion, and presence. It allows our inner imagination to place us in the stories we see. It adds a layer of visibility
More Representation on TV
Laughter As Medicine
Sometimes we need a good laugh. Unabashed, down to our core, laughter. The kind that brings a smirk to our face, and lightens our day, as we navigate through life. Chris Fonseca is one of those people, that onstage, brings
Medicaid Expansion Leads to Higher Employment
A new study found there is a higher rate of employment among people with disabilities in states where Medicaid has been expanded. Researchers found that between 2013 and 2017 the percentage of people with disabilities that reported not working because
The Caregiver Bill of Rights
I have the right…to take care of myself. This is not an act of selfishness. It will give me the capability of taking better care of my relative. I have the right…to seek help from others even though my relatives
National Family Caregivers Month
November is National Family Caregivers Month. This is a time to celebrate the contribution of those volunteer friends and family members who support a loved one with their health or managing a disability. We’re thankful for the contributions of the
Labor Department Looks To Incentivize Disability Hiring
Federal contractors may soon get one more reason to prioritize hiring workers with disabilities. The U.S. Department of Labor is looking to incentivize inclusive hiring practices among employers who do business with the government through a so-called Excellence in Disability
Gabriel Cordell Rolls Pikes Peak
Q: What was the inspiration for the “Roll With Me” concept? It began by a promise that I made to myself when I was eighteen years old. That by the time I turned forty-five, I will have accomplished something extraordinary.
Embracing Inclusion
In celebration of Disability Awareness Month Damon Brooks Associates and Marc Goldman would like to offer his well-received book, Embracing Inclusion: People With Disabilities Enriching the Workforce”. “Embracing Inclusion” illustrates and celebrates people with disabilities at work. “Embracing Inclusion” features
Gabriel Cordell Documentary Interview
Gabriel Cordell Interview about the award winning documentary – “ROLL WITH ME: JOURNEY ACROSS AMERICA” Q: What was the inspiration for the “Roll With Me” concept? The roll with me concept just came about from the title of the movie.
Matt Savage CADDRE Interview
Matt Savage, a speaker at the upcoming International Autism Conference, is an autistic savant musician, a teacher, and an individual with autism. The International Autism Conference, is an annual conference focussed on bringing together the brightest minds working in the