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Promise of the Park
“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…
February is upon us once again…
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,…
A New President in Office
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…
New Years Reflections
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…
Happy New Year 2009!
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…
The Lighting of the Candles
For the last couple of weeks, I have thought much of what I wanted to write for this holiday season. I thought of what I wanted to say and nothing really came to me till right now. Since I celebrate…
Children’s Hospital
This past weekend, I went to visit my great niece in the hospital. She had a ruptured appendix, and was told to go straight to Rady’s Children’s Hospital of San Diego. So Sunday, around 11:30 in the morning, my husband…
Returning to My Untapped Roots
My readers are probably wondering what happen to the gal at Whispers of Hope who write’s those down to earth, heavy, right on, articles? Well, this girl has been busy at work in all areas of her life. I have…
Advocacy Development
Since I began to deal with the obstacles inherent in having a disability, I have taken many paths in advocating for myself and those I care about. One of the most rewarding directions I’ve taken was when I served as…