People often identify themselves by the titles or roles they play.  When asked to tell people who they are many describe themselves as a parent, hairdresser, financial advisor, caretaker, and the list goes on. As a...

Awareness and the need for greater inclusion is definitely increasing. I am often asked by school administrators, business leaders, and parents, “How can we become more inclusive?” My first response is to take a look in...

Have you ever found yourself doing something totally out of your element?  I was asked this last summer to transform our robotics program into a competitive Lego First Team by November 20, 2021.  The kids in our robotics...

The question that I get asked most often is, “Which comes first, diversity or inclusion?” I have visited many schools and businesses that are proud of the diversity they have achieved. Their population is made up of many...

We have talked about claiming inclusion and that sometimes you have to take the initiative to make inclusion happen. But what do you do when you take the initiative and people still have no interest in changing?  Can you relate...

For the first few years when I started Pathways for Exceptional Children, I approached advocacy as having to convince everyone that people with disabilities were equal and deserved to sit at the table with everyone else. It took me...

The trend to become more inclusive is infiltrating our society. Schools, communities, and businesses are being called on to urgently develop plans and programs to increase diversity and inclusion.  The biggest issue we all face...