From Where I Sit

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
In this post, Kathy answers a question about how a kindergarten teacher can advocate for their student. Learn More
In this post, Kathy answers a question about self-diagnosis of neurodiversity. Learn More