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Welcome to the July issue of The Latest! This month we're sharing insights on how to create authentic opportunities for disabled people in school, work, and in the community. Iceland. The land of Puffins, Glaciers, Waterfalls, and Lava. Also the site of many scenes from “Game of Thrones”. The sheer…

Welcome to the June issue of The Latest! This month we're reflecting on the transition into summer, the value of stepping away to recharge, and sharing what's ahead, including new conversations about literacy assessment for Deaf and hard of hearing students. Wooooooooosh, there goes May. That wooooooooooosh reminds me of…

Welcome to the April issue of The Latest! Building from last month’s reflections on mentorship, we’re exploring what it means to help students grow, lead, and step confidently into their own wings. "A wise woman once said to me that there are only two lasting bequests we can hope to…

Welcome to the March issue of The Latest! Where we’re reflecting on mentorship, meaningful collaboration, and the unexpected moments that shape how we lead and support others. “You were my first patient.” Today I sat in the dentist chair about to undergo some rather significant oral surgery. I was more…

Welcome to the February issue of The Latest!  Where we’re focused on what it takes to be a leader in disability spaces. The Nuance of Disabled Leadership “You were hired because of your disability, not for your leadership skills and capacities.” Variations on this statement are everywhere. It’s a not-so-subtle…

Welcome to the January issue of The Latest!  Where we’re focused on the small moments that bring purpose and clarity. Unexpected Comparisons If any of you have gone to see the musical “Hamilton”, maybe you remember the scene where Hamilton is writing and writing and writing with pages flying off his…

👋 Welcome to the September 2025 issue of The Latest! Where we are upping our game and shooting for the stars!  Start Ups and Access Brick Walls Tech innovation is moving at a rapid rate, especially in everything AI, coaching, and that entrepreneurial spirit! I continually explore innovative tools as…

👋 Welcome to the August 2025 issue of The Latest! Accessibility and Education: Insights from the Field Accessibility is on the forefront of my teaching, research, and thought leadership. This August edition of The Latest gives you my take on accessibility from each lens as we enter Fall 2025… Teaching:…

👋 Welcome to the July 2025 issue of The Latest! Whenever you read a good book, somewhere in the world a door opens to allow in more light. —Vera Nazarian This issue of The Latest spotlights four new books, each seeking to open doors and shine light on the very essence…

👋 Welcome to the May 2025 issue of The Latest! Prioritizing Students Over Systems: An Interview with Johnny Collett Welcome to a special edition of The Latest! I recently had the privilege of sitting down with my longtime colleague and friend Johnny Collett, Deputy Director at the University of Kentucky Human Development…