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Vulnerability doesn’t just mean to express your feelings.  That’s a dimensional definition.  It means to show up in an honest way, to live an honest life. Being honest to others by being honest with yourself.  Not just in words but in action.

There were few things my beloved orthopedic asked me unconditionally NOT to do-riding horses was one though (even in Kentucky)

President Carter taught all of us what it means to live a life of grace, dignity, justice, and service. Michelle and I send our thoughts and prayers to the Carter family, and everyone who loved and learned from this remarkable man. barackobama.medium.com/our-statement-…

In politics, many believe the worst epitaph is "loser." Some are not strong enough to cope with defeat. Jimmy Carter lost an election and spent the rest of his life settling conflicts, conquering disease and building homes for the homeless. He was in every way a winner.

Academia wrapped for my 2024: 📃 5 articles authored 🖍 30 articles peer-reviewed, 20 re-reviewed=50 peer reviews 📝214 citations of my work this year 📺 3 media interviews 📚 3 chapters 🎤12 invited talks (excludes guest lectures) 💸 1 major grant application submitted.....and

Quit calling yourself "Autism mom", "Special needs mom" or "Fill in the blank of your CHILD'S IDENTITY instead of yours". Unless you are a disabled parent, these labels only indicate that you don't understand the distinction between your identity and your child's.

Disabled people continue to be left behind to die in the LA fires. Another layer of sadness is the number of people who in the comments who simply don't believe it. People continue to believe there are safety nets that simply do.not.exist.

Starting the week with the Ohio Adolescent Health Partnership Steering group. Learning about Eyes Up Appalachia, which is a group that educates and advocates about anti-human trafficking: eyesupappalachia.org

Thanks for sharing your story John Kim Sending you and yours peace and my thoughts as you rebuild.

Getting sick listening to Governor Kathy Hochul defend forcibly institutionalizing disabled people as compassion. As if institutionalization is the way to treat someone. God forbid you support someone to live in the community to prevent MH crises. #CripTheVote #StateoftheState2025

And the next step is for Ohio to join the many other states that have stopped paying people with disabilities less than minimum wage. Imagine making 80 cents on the hour. 14c sheltered workshops must end.

New research suggests anti-Black racism underlies negative reactions to requests for DEI statements for employment among people who identify as conservative. See more from recent peer-reviewed studies: at.apa.org/jfu

I need people to understand how difficult it is to get an NIH grant. You spend months writing a proposal, following strict guidelines that include a detailed multiyear budget, bios of everyone on your team, plans for participant safety & ethical conduct. Then you send it off -1/n

The Youth Risk Behavior Survey (all reports and the explorer) is offline. This is essential and life-saving information that taxpayers have funded and deserve access to. cdc.gov/yrbs/results/2… #SuicidePrevention Youth Suicide Research Consortium American Foundation for Suicide Prevention American Association of Suicidology JED

CDC Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System data can be found through link below. Share widely so folks can find it. 🙏🏼 web.archive.org/web/2024122101…

Some disability rights advocates in the state are uniting behind a bill that would prevent disabled parents from having their parental rights terminated or from being denied adoptions solely because of their disability. Here's a look at Senate Bill 26. ow.ly/pjBy50USVP0

Our Ohio College2Careers program is here to help Ohioans with disabilities navigate the challenges of higher education and career development! Whether you're a student, a family member, or a professional in the field, Ohio C2C is ready to support you as we come together to create pathways

Why are we so damn afraid of saying ‘sex’ when talking about disability? In my new post, I dive into the power of honest dialogue—and why skirting the word ‘sexuality’ hurts us all. Let’s bring it into the light! #Disability #Sexuality #Inclusion alans-newsletter-844318.beehiiv.com/p/why-are-we-s…

.CNN every time you put Scott Jennings in a segment I immediately tune out. His smug rudeness adds nothing.

Aaron Rupar This talking point is getting SO OLD. Majority of people on Medicaid DO WORK. They just either A.) don't make enough or B.) employer doesn't offer insurance..