July 2011
23 posts
“Finish every day and be done with it. You have done what you could; some...”
– Ralph Waldo Emerson
“The purpose of the ADA was to provide clear and comprehensive national standards...”
– Alice Gilborn
Americans with Disabilities Act's 21st Anniversary
As an advocate for people with disabilities, I want to help find a way to bridge the gap between diversity and disability.
The good news is that today, July 26th, marks the 21st anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act, which guarantees equal opportunity for people with disabilities in public accommodations, commercial facilities, employment, transportation, state and...
“We keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things, because...”
– Walt Disney
“Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without...”
– Helen Keller
“This is not a book in the usual sense, more an adventure into your own powers of...”
– Sir Ken Robinson, Ph.D. (www.sirkenrobinson.com) referring to “Ignite the Genius Within”
He’s an international leader in development of education, creativity and innovation. One of the world’s leading speakers; his famous TED Conference talks in 2006 and 2010 went viral and have...
Thank You Christine Ranck! →
I had the honor of meeting Christine Ranck at the same time that I met Sir Ken Robinson, almost a year ago, at Free the Slaves’ Freedom Awards. She and Sir Ken have been amazing mentors and nothing but extremely supportive with my motivational speaking goals since the day we all met.
Today, Christine had an internet launch of her self improvement book/soundtrack “Ignite the Genius...
“The best day of your life is the one on which you decide your life is your own....”
– Bob Moawad
A Special Friendship Note
“Even though we’ve changed and we’re all finding our own place in the world, we all know that when the tears fall or the smile spreads across our face, we’ll come to each other because no matter where this crazy world takes us, nothing will ever change so much to the point where we’re not all still friends.”
This quote is very appropriate for the note I wanted to share....
“The essence of optimism is that it takes no account of the present, but it is a...”
– Dietrich Bonhoeffer
What Can You Do? →
The Campaign for Disability Employment is a collaborative effort to promote positive employment outcomes for people with disabilities by encouraging employers and others to recognize the value and talent they bring to the workplace. Take a look at this site (http://www.whatcanyoudocampaign.org) and see what you can do to help in order to promote disability-inclusive diversity practices resulting...
Vote For Meteorologist Danielle Niles! →
Danielle is one of my closest friends from back home. She deserves to win “Best Meteorologist” more than anyone I know! Please take a moment to click on the link (http://boston.cityvoter.com/danielle-niles/biz/614042?for=local-media%2fmeteorologist) and vote for her. She’s so talented and a hard working meteorologist!
Congrats Peter Dinklage!
Peter Dinklage’s Emmy nomination today is really exciting for the little people acting community. He’s getting recognized for being an extremely talented actor, despite his size, in a non-stereotypical role. His scene-stealing turn as Tyrion Lannister in HBO’s “Game of Thrones” has been almost universally praised. He has scored an Emmy nomination for outstanding...
“We are a contradiction in packaging, for encased in our small bodies are not...”
– Julie Rotta
A great quote about understanding dwarfism.
Understanding Dwarfism →
I met a wonderful family, with a young daughter who happens to be a little person, at the Expo (where businesses have the opportunity to promote their cause) during the Little People of America Convention and I’m excited to work alongside and help them take their site to the next level. I love their statement and what they stand for. Take a look at their site and you will certainly learn...
“The best day of your life is the one on which you decide your life is your own....”
– Bob Moawad
“How far you go in life depends on you being tender with the young, compassionate...”
– George Washington Carver 