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  • Music Alvvays Makes Things Better

    Music Alvvays Makes Things Better

    I don’t know about you, but when you survey the previous year and think about the highs and lows, one thing is constant; music is a salve for the soul. And it is in this spirit that I present my favorite albums from 2022. I ran out of time to do a full-fledged post, so…

  • #Podcasts // In It, Disability Visibility, Accessible Stall

    Hey Everyone! It is no secret that I love podcasts, so I wanted to share a few that I listened to this week that are worthy of your time. In It by Understood.org The first is a new podcast, In It, by the free resource and online community Understood.org. In their debut episode, hosts Amanda…

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  • When “Special” Events Are Inclusive

    When “Special” Events Are Inclusive

    You may be of the opinion that there should not be “special needs” dances or other events that cater to the needs of people with disabilities (specifically sensory needs). I get it. On principle, I don’t like “special” events either. There should be more opportunities to include disabled individuals in settings that are meant for…

  • How Do You Manage Your Digital Life?

    How Do You Manage Your Digital Life?

    Sometimes, I think I know the answer to this question. Most of the time, I am trying to achieve something that may be impossible: creating a way to synchronize my digital life and my real life so that I can meaningfully accomplish things in both areas. I have been on a journey of sorts with…

  • My 15 Favorite Albums of 2015

    My 15 Favorite Albums of 2015

    and a couple more for good measure… Everyone has an opinion it seems about their favorite music, and I am no exception. I’ve been making these lists for the last few years and each time I do them my main criteria never changes. Simply put, these albums make my list because I really like to…

  • How This Teacher Is Dealing With Special Education Burnout

    Despite what you think of me…I am not an expert. I know that I have this blog (rated in the top 100 of education blogs in the world), a podcast, nearly 10K Twitter and Facebook followers combined, and over a decade of working in a special education classroom under my belt. This does not automatically…