“Why does your organization or business exist?”
“Why does your organization or business exist?” It’s a question I ask when I am working with companies and organizations who are seeking to improve quality, create a new service or product or simply, to make a positive change. The responses are typically, “Because we provide support to vulnerable people”, [...]
The Blocks are Ready
The blocks are ready. They are prepared, once again, to pile up, fall, be shared and questioned. The blocks will tell a story; a story of dreams and expectations. They will also tell a tale about of how unexpected circumstances and unplanned events can dramatically impact life. Today, the blocks [...]
Inclusion in Everyday Life
in·clu·sion - the action or state of including or of being included within a group or structure. When you see the word inclusion, what comes to mind? If you’re like most people, inclusion is typically used with matters related race, culture, ethnicity, and disability. If you do a search on [...]
Preventing lunch in the Washroom: Increasing Your Advocacy Skills
“Hey Lisa, I don’t want to alarm you, but I think Eric was having his lunch in the washroom today.” “What????” I couldn’t believe what I was hearing. Lunch in the washroom? It couldn’t be true. Could it? I immediately called the school to ask for a meeting to find [...]
Living Outside Your Comfort Zone: Parenting a Child with a Disability
“I wish my child is diagnosed with a disability”. Have you ever heard anyone say that? When your child is diagnosed with a disability, you are automatically out of your comfort zone. Shocked, stunned, and upset, you have no choice but to move forward. In an instant, the life you [...]
Getting Out of Your Comfort Zone
“Nope. No way. Uh uh. I can’t. I mean, I probably could, but what if I fail?” Going out of your comfort zone can be scary. You feel your heart beating a little quicker, your mouth gets dry and maybe your palms begin to sweat. One minute you whisper, “I [...]
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