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Inclusion Gone Wrong: Common Mistakes (and How to Fix Them!)

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Creating inclusive spaces sounds simple—just be welcoming and accessible, right? But sometimes, good intentions don’t always lead to…

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Posted on: 28 Feb 2025Written by: Sydney KaneComments: Comments: 0

5 Simple Steps to Be More Inclusive in 2025

A corkboard with several handwritten notes pinned to it using colorful thumbtacks. The notes feature motivational and people-focused phrases, such as "HUMAN-oriented Company" written in black and blue ink with a red dot in the bottom right corner. Another note below it reads "PEOPLE FIRST" in bold black letters with a similar red dot. To the right, partially visible notes say "business & people UNDIVIDED" and "We start from WHY." The overall composition conveys themes of teamwork, human-centered values, and collaboration.

Happy New Year! With 2025 officially here, many of us are setting resolutions and making plans for a…

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Posted on: 03 Jan 2025Written by: Sydney KaneComments: Comments: 0

Celebrating International Day of Persons with Disabilities: Building Inclusive Communities Together

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On December 3rd, we’re celebrating International Day of Persons with Disabilities—a day dedicated to raising awareness and promoting…

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Posted on: 04 Dec 2024Written by: Sydney KaneComments: Comments: 0

Unlearning Internalized Ableism

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Internalized ableism is an often unintentional form of discrimination that targets people with disabilities, usually based on harmful…

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Posted on: 15 Jul 2024Written by: Sydney KaneComments: Comments: 0

Celebrating Disability Pride: Shining a Light on Inclusion

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As we kick off July, Disability Pride Month, it’s essential to acknowledge the importance of inclusivity and accessibility…

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Posted on: 03 Jul 2024Written by: Sydney KaneComments: Comments: 0

The Problem with Distance

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Once upon a time there was a young woman named Millie who had a boyfriend named Mike. Once…

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Posted on: 27 Jun 2023Written by: admin_879Comments: Comments: 0

Newspapers (Part 2)

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What happened for Sammy? She moved out into her own home in the area with supports. She made…

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Posted on: 20 Jun 2023Written by: admin_879Comments: Comments: 0

Newspapers (Part 1)

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Sammy.  She lived in a State Hospital for over 50 years.  Sammy was called an “institution” at this…

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Posted on: 13 Jun 2023Written by: admin_879Comments: Comments: 0

Filing Cabinets

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Ok, friends… time to be a little vulnerable. This is hard to write.  There have been too many…

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Posted on: 06 Jun 2023Written by: admin_879Comments: Comments: 0

Choice, Control, …and asking lots of questions

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My grandmother, Dorothy, had recently moved into a nursing home at her own choosing.  She was having some…

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Posted on: 02 May 2023Written by: admin_879Comments: Comments: 0

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