From Where I Sit

Kathy Bates interviews IOD Director, Andrew Houtenville as part of her new series where she is introducing her readers to some of New Hampshire's best... Learn More

Kathy Bates explores the what advocacy looks like today with new technologies and platforms. Learn More

It was suggested to me that I write about mindfulness for the holiday season. I didn't know very much about the subject, and I tend to get stressed du... Learn More

Although many improvements have been made to make the voting process more accessible for everyone, voters with disabilities still face some challenges... Learn More

Reflecting on the history of disability justice advocacy as two exciting NH events approach: The Advocate NH Conference on 10/4 and the Disability Jus... Learn More

My high school adventure in the 70's was a huge challenge. It's 2024 and the school year is about to start, so I thought it would be interesting to as... Learn More

As part of the launch of the Stop Special campaign, Kathy Bates discusses the use of the word "special" with a few people who identify as disabled. Learn More

In this post, Kathy answers a question about college prep and self-advocacy. Learn More

In this post, Kathy answers a question about how classroom atmosphere can affect student engagement. Learn More

In this post, Kathy answers a question about why the U.S. still hasn't ratified the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD). Learn More