“The Promise of the Park” Friday, February 5th, 2009 REVIEW by Professor of American History Sean Dineen, MA, Kean University, NJ The history of disability inclusion began earlier than you think, although the issue has always been a struggle. We…
“The Promise of the Park” Friday, February 5th, 2009 REVIEW by Professor of American History Sean Dineen, MA, Kean University, NJ The history of disability inclusion began earlier than you think, although the issue has always been a struggle. We…
During the last month, I have experienced a good many aha moments. Moments of clarity, moments of enlightenment, and moments of vision. All leading me to develop a deeper sense of myself and the life I live, and am committed…
We have often noticed that the attitudes of the public towards people with disabilities can vary. We have not looked at our own attitudes towards the world and its impact. We haven’t looked at what we do and what we…
Were have the days gone? It was Christmas only 2 months ago! In the hectic lives we all live and lead, we eagerly just keep turning the pages of time. The moments don’t stop for us, or for our convenience,…
Sitting in the quiet solitude of my own four walls, my mind and thoughts will gently carry me back to very clear images of my past. These vivid memories are a touch tone towards greater understanding and healing of past…
A few days ago, I spent the day writing a very long letter to our new president. I sat contently doing so, for more than 4 and a half hours without a break. I was compelled and provoked by a…
Yesterday, like many of millions of people, I stayed glued to the T.V. watching Barack Obama take the presidential oath. I found myself reflecting back to a time in my past when Martin Luther King Jr. gave his “I had…
Most of my articles, for the past two years, have focused in on emotions and feelings, advocacy, and, the daily struggle of living with Cerebral Palsy. My articles also have focused in on trying to maneuver amongst society, while maintaining…
Once again, Sean Dineen has written something for our readers. Enjoy! “Well, my friends, another year will soon be over. All of you, have worked, achieved, struggled and triumphed. My heart is grateful for all of you, for the knowledge…
For the last thirty days I have been in my warm and cozy house, celebrating the Holiday Season. I’ve been snuggled up tight as I come down with something quite big. But despite the cold, flu, and croupy cough, I…