Doing something or becoming something? There is a subtle difference between giving someone with a disability something to do and giving that person an opportunity to become something. Providers and parents have spent decades creating activities for people with disabilities. Art activities. Recreation activities. Day programs. Special events. Wonderful people with the best intentions created
She is an artist. Period. Read More »
Forty-Two Candles and a Community of Friends June has been one of those months that remind Mikelle and me how quickly life moves and how important it is to pause long enough to appreciate it. In just a few days, Mikelle will celebrate another birthday. Forty-three years ago, I couldn’t have imagined all the people,
Community. It is all about relationships. Read More »
Is This Radical? There is something quietly radical about gathering people together simply to listen. Not to debate. Not to persuade. Not to win. Just to listen long enough for another human being to feel seen. The Shining Beautiful Heartbeat That is the heartbeat beneath Community: The Structure of Belonging by Peter Block — the
The Places Between Us, Why Belonging Still Matters. Read More »
A Story of Advocacy In a new short documentary from BEAM+STORIES Season 2, Mikelle steps into the spotlight—not just as a storyteller, but as a lived advocate. As an author, speaker, and business owner, she brings deeply personal insight to disability advocacy, offering a voice that challenges stigma while radiating empowerment. Her film is one
Denver Fashion Week There’s something magical about being seen—not just looked at, but truly seen. This June, Mikelle lit up the runway at Denver Fashion Week, and the glow didn’t stop at the edge of the stage. It extended into the crowd, into the community, into all of us who had the privilege of witnessing
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