Intellectual Disability: When did the terminology shift?
Have you ever wondered where the term Intellectual Disability came from? Is it a new diagnosis?
Understanding Intellectual Disabilities and Learning Disabilities: Unveiling the Differences
Since so many people believe Intellectual Disability and Learning Disability are interchangeable, I’ve created an educational piece about the differences between the two.
Embracing My Hidden Superpower: Living with a Learning Disability
Today, I want to share with you a unique aspect of my life that I’ve learned to embrace and conquer every day – my learning disability.
The Importance of Being Honest About Your Abilities as a Medical Professional
During an exchange with a new doctor’s office to set up a telemedicine visit, I let them know I am hard of hearing/deaf and requested a video visit. They replied to let me know that it was no problem and that the doctor was “well-versed” in sign language.
Communication Roadblock: Pandemics, Face Masks and Reading Lips
had an unusual experience walking into my long-term doctor’s office during the Covid-19 pandemic ordeal.
Everyone was wearing a face mask preparing for the challenges. As some of you know, I am moderately to severely hard of hearing, and I read lips.
How accessible is your workplace?
If people who are deaf and/or disabled were involved in design, we might have more thoughtfully accessible environments. Their input is valuable and by taking their input into consideration, you are showing that they are also valued members of our society.
