Oklahoma Restaurant Owner Refuses to Serve Minorities, Gays, & Disabled Customers
by Vilissa K. Thompson, LMSW In Enid, Oklahoma, outrage has spurred over claims that a restaurant owner refuses to serve...
Funding Free Tracking Devices for Children with Autism
by Vilissa K. Thompson, LMSW Last week, the Justice Department announced that it would promptly make funding available to provide...
Seattle Seahawks Fullback Derrick Coleman Shares His Empowering Story & Inspires Young Fans
Regardless of who you are rooting for when it comes to the Super Bowl, there is no denying the empowering...
Denied Service at a Restaurant Because of Service Dog
by Vilissa K. Thompson, LMSW In Mooresville, North Carolina, a disabled veteran was denied service at a restaurant because of his...
Disability.gov Resource Guides for People with Disabilities
Let’s start the new year by educating and informing ourselves of the invaluable resources that are available to people with...
AbleRoad: New Technology Connecting People to Accessible Venues
by Vilissa K. Thompson, LMSW AbleRoad is a new technological tool that aims to inform people with disabilities about accessible...
The Fight for More Accessible Taxis Was Won In New York City
New York City Taxis Accessible taxis will now become a reality for those with disabilities in New York City as...
Zero Tolerance Policies Hurt Minorities and Students with Disabilities in Pennsylvania’s Public Schools
There has been many heated discussions throughout the country regarding the disparities of zero tolerance policies implemented in our nation's...
U.S. Airways Fined $1.2 Million in Failing to Provide Appropriate Assistance to Passengers with Disabilities
by Vilissa K. Thompson, LMSW The U.S. Department of Transportation has fined U.S. Airways $1.2 million in its failure to...
Reverse Discrimination When Housing Those with Disabilities
by Vilissa K. Thompson, LMSW Is it possible for reverse discrimination to occur when housing those with disabilities? The U.S....
Police Officers and Handling Individuals with Mental Illness
by Vilissa K. Thompson, LMSW Are police officers adequately trained to handle disturbances that involve individuals with mental illnesses? News...
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month
On September 30, 2013, President Barack Obama issued a proclamation declaring October 2013 as National Disability Employment Awareness Month. In...
Ramp Your Voice: New Organization Filling the Disability Advocacy Gap
by Vilissa K. Thompson, LMSW Ramp Your Voice! is a new organization created to fill the gap in how disability...
Hate Movements by Neighbors Against People With Disabilities
by Vilissa K. Thompson, LMSW There seems to be a hate movement by neighbors that is taking place in our...
How Technology and Social Media Assists People with Disabilities
There is no denying the impact technology and social media has on our ability to connect with others. It gives...
Delta Airlines Alleged Mistreatment to Disabled Passenger
Delta Airlines is being sued on allegations of mistreating a disabled passenger by not providing reasonable accommodations for him to...
Does Disability Come With Perks: Necessary or Reverse Ableism?
Does having a disability come with perks, or could such accommodations be considered acts of reverse ableism? As the 23rd...
Spotlighting Disability Studies in Education
by Vilissa K. Thompson, LMSW Shining a spotlight on a newer, yet growing concentration in academia, disability studies in education, fits...
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): 23 Years Later
by Vilissa K. Thompson, LMSW July 26th, 2013 will mark the 23rd anniversary of the signing of the Americans with...
Get Tested, Know Your Status – National HIV Testing Day
by Vilissa K. Thompson, LMSW June 27th is National HIV Testing Day, an awareness and call for action campaign launched...
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Ending the Therapeutic Relationship: Creative Termination Activities
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What Feelings Are In Your Heart: An Art Therapy Exercise for Kids
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The Biopsychosocial Perspective to Mental Health and Illness
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Fast and Furious Star Paul Walker Died During Charity Event for Philippines Typhoon Victims
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My Journey as a Teacher and the Future of Education
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