What happens to people, families, communities, and society when we designate a person as ‘other’, based on perceptions of abilities or disabilities? Conversations about the power and meaning of words, practices, and stories, that make a difference in the work of reclaiming personhood, and re-creating the experience of Us.
We examine how to knit inclusive communities together through the art of making every individual feel acknowledged and embraced. From Rhode Island discussions to kitchen table chats, we celebrate the collective joy of shared contributions and the gift that strangers can bring into our lives.
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Published 03/03/24
When words carry the weight of our deepest experiences, they have the power to shape our reality. John O'Brien is a thinker who has profoundly influenced our understanding of the language we use to describe the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Through our...
Published 02/21/24