Disabilities

“I don’t often think about those days I served on the Council. During a recent vacation in Yosemite National Park, however, Ken and I noticed that everywhere we went, the paths were paved and marked with access symbols. I was pleasantly surprised to discover miles of trails I could wander.” - Joni Eareckson Tada



“Williams syndrome is a ‘spontaneous’ deletion of about 25 genes occurring at conception on the long arm of the seventh chromosome. Researching it brought up phrases such as physical disabilities, intellectual disabilities, developmental delays, speech delays, fine-motor issues, visual-spatial problems… and the list went on.” - AiG



My “Frankenstein” quip and how I ended up in the Star Tribune



“There are some phrases out there that I think people overuse. People expect me to jump into motivational talks or use my life story to comfort someone … But I don’t spew your typical cliché advice.” Rachelle Friedman at HuffPo



Pastor Ed Dobson says survival with ALS is mixed blessing; he’s sustained by faith and hope





“…the EEOC letter means that employers must determine whether job applicants whose learning disabilities kept them from obtaining diplomas can perform the essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation.” Washington Times

Shepherds Ministries (“Shepherds Home”) faces a financial crisis.