Society and Culture
Forcing the Homeless into Mental Institutions Not Fruitful
The recent directive of the New York City (NYC) government to forcibly remove mentally ill homeless and put them in facilities for mental evaluation and …
How Is the Internet Impacting Us?
by Merry Usman Computers aren’t just for helping to fill out tax returns or sending emails. They’re now a big part of our day-to-day lives. We use them to …
Blindsided
by Jo Elizabeth Pinto I’m feeling a little raw as a blind mom today. The reason doesn’t matter much, but I guess that’s why my mind rustled …
In Wyoming without a Bra
by Abbie Johnson Taylor “To wear a bra or not to wear a bra, that is the question.” If Shakespeare were a woman in this day and age, he might have written …
Sexual Harassment: Yes or No
by Trish Hubschman September 1988, I began training at the Helen Keller Center for the Blind, to learn how to use a computer, skills for daily living, and …
A Friendship Gone Bye
by Trish Hubschman I graduated high school in 1982. I spent the next two years at community college. After I finished there, I surprised everyone by being …
How Caring for Our Neighbours Creates a Stronger Community
Guest Blog Caring for your neighbour is important now more than ever. With Covid-19 wreaking havoc globally, though fortunately, some countries are on the …
Rosalie’s Story – Changing Attitudes and Approaches
by Leila R. Ferrari Rosalei attended the same graduate school as I did and we sometimes visited together. Although she did not choose to describe particular …
Darker Days – The History of the Home Cinema
by Amrita Bala With the growing number of video demand platforms, including tablets and mobile phone devices, it can be difficult to remember a time without …
A Stunning Blow
by Jo Elizabeth Pinto Believe me, I wish I were making this stuff up. But it all too often happens to me and many others with disabilities and differences. …
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