Mitch BlattApr 27, 20212 minHow The Understanding Was BornApril 27th is National Tell A Story Day. The way I see it, there is no better day than today to share the story of how The Understanding...
Mitch BlattDec 30, 20203 minHow to Stick Together when 2020's Falling Apartby Mitch Blatt Hey everyone! There are a lot of great holidays in a year. Whether they revolve around eating food, hanging stockings and...
Mitch BlattDec 30, 20207 minThe Big QuestionsLike every parent, Marci Bennett wants the best for her teenage son, Hayden. Hayden has high-functioning autism, and Marci had some...
Scott HatleyDec 30, 20203 minThe Year of the Ratby Scott Hatley The year of the rat, 2020, has turned out to be one heck of a year. It’s been a year completely off the rails, or a...
Blake ShelleyDec 30, 20203 minRide the Wakeby Blake Shelley As the leaves begin to fall, we all look forward to what this season has to bring. The summer is an excellent time for...
Mitch BlattDec 30, 20205 minThis Halloween, are Social Fashion Laws in Vogue?Recently in the US, there’s been what seems like a lot of talk about cultural appropriation, but what is it? Where did it come from? Why...
Mitch BlattDec 30, 20207 minThe Mail that (Maybe) Never Fails...to Get People into OfficeIt’s 2020, and it’s just about time to vote for the next President of the United States. There are accommodations for people with vision...
Mitch BlattDec 30, 20202 minWe All Wear Masks“When we hide, we may avoid being criticized, but we also cheat ourselves from exploring our gifts, and we cheat the world of benefiting...
Mitch BlattDec 30, 20203 minFrozen II’s Enchanted Forest Transforms Mental & Emotional Health Stigmasby Mitch Blatt Media can do a lot to shape how people think of a thing. Kids’ cartoons have relatively ham-fisted morals to try and teach...
The UnderstandingAug 4, 20201 minWheelchair Ramp Over International WatersDo you like the idea of traveling abroad, but are worried about disability accommodations and accessibility?
The UnderstandingAug 4, 20201 minRepresentation of Confidence: April DavenportThis adaptive apparel business aims to use fashion to help people with disabilities be more self-confident.
The UnderstandingAug 4, 20201 minDoes Climate Change Discriminate?Some commenters on the Internet have said that global warming is sexist, racist, or both. BUT IS IT?
The UnderstandingAug 4, 20201 minPast, Present, Future: Lifting Up the Disabled Community Over TimeOne day, a man named Dr. Henry Viscardi, Jr. was giving a speech. Viscardi had prosthetic legs, and was the founder of the Viscardi Center.
The UnderstandingAug 4, 20201 minPERSPECTIVE noun (1) | per·spec·tiveHey there, readers! This is the Summer 2020 issue, and my friends and I are PUMPED UP for summer fun!
The UnderstandingAug 3, 20201 min20/20 AmbitionWhen employers and HR departments want to make their cultures more inclusive, motivational speakers like EMILY PURRY are called upon to help
The UnderstandingAug 3, 20201 minFun & Easy Ways to Reduce StigmaThe word “stigma” comes from a brand, or mark of shame. The word “stigma” comes from a brand, or mark of shame.
The UnderstandingAug 3, 20201 minActivate a Better WorkplaceIn today’s times, many employers are interested in being inclusive and hiring people from different walks of life.
The UnderstandingMay 1, 20202 minMental Health Awareness MonthI don’t know about you, but one of the first things I think of in association with “mental health” is “stigma”
The UnderstandingApr 30, 20204 minMyths of Dissociative Identity DisorderMyths and misconceptions can breed stigmas, prejudice and even discrimination.
The UnderstandingApr 30, 20202 minInvisible Difference and YouCoronavirus symptoms can look like a common cold, and things like anxiety, depression, or chronic pain are easily hidden. These are examples