Leadership

How is Employment First Down Under?

Here at Shining Beautiful, we advocate for employment for people with disabilities.  Mikelle has been working in some form or fashion since she was sixteen years old.  In the very near future, Mikelle and I are starting a podcast featuring interviews and discussions with advocates, employment specialists, thought leaders and whoever we find interesting.  Colorado […]

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Developmental Disability Awareness Month: A little history.

Presidents and Parents and Advocates Leading the Way In the early 1960’s President, Kennedy used the power of the Presidency to bring attention to the needs of people experiencing life with an intellectual and developmental disability (IDD).  Back in the 1960’s, individuals with IDD were labeled as “mentally retarded.”  Up until that time, people with

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The conversation continues: Families at the Forefront of Technology Conference 2015

Check out this year’s presenters! To quote John F. Kennedy, “As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.” At Shining Beautiful, we learned so much from last year’s conference. Mikelle is using the Pictello app on her iPad to hire

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#3 Strategy for Using Old School Ways to Embrace New World Rehabilitation Realities…Community Partnerships

Once upon a time, communities were closed to people with disabilities. Steps and curbs prohibited people with mobility challenges, like my daughter Mikelle, from accessing transportation, government buildings, entertainment venues and market places. It didn’t stop there. The doors to regular education were closed tight for all, but typical children. Access to housing and employment

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