I’m excited to share the online Lipreading Mom Store, where you can find dozens of merchandise (clothing, mugs, bags, home decor) that celebrate disability pride, reading, shopping for vintage items and more! Check it out at the Lipreading Mom Store. I will have some items for sale along with a book signing of my new … Continue reading
Did you know that the sunflower is the universal symbol for non-apparent disabilities? Deafness can be an unseen disability, unless you have a brightly colored hearing device or use sign language in public spaces. The sunflower symbol was established in 2016 in the UK as the official symbol of non-apparent disabilities and is now embraced … Continue reading
Government has an opportunity to make workplaces more disability-inclusive. In my home state of Kansas, there is proposed state legislation that will have a public hearing this week. It would require government agencies to provide employment preference to their state-funded employment positions, while giving access to reasonable accommodations essential to making the positions equitable. Let … Continue reading
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