By: Esther Choi My name is Esther, and I am a person who has multiple disabilities; I am Deaf, I have Cerebral Palsy (CP). I was born Deaf, and was diagnosed with CP. In 2009, I had severe swelling in… Read More “Overcoming Fears and Obstacles as a Person with Disabilities”

You’ve thought long and hard about starting your own business, and you’ve decided to go for it. Perhaps you’re a little nervous because of your disability, but don’t let that stop you. You’re more than qualified, so check out… Read More “How to Take the Plunge Into Your Own Business When You Have a Disability by Suzanne Tanner”

By: Esther Choi More than 90 percent of deaf children are born to hearing parents. Following the newborn hearing screening, when presenting the news that their child has a hearing loss most doctors start the conversation with, “I’m sorry.” The… Read More “Hearing loss is Deaf gain.”

July 26 is celebrated as National Disability Independence Day.  On this day, we look back and celebrate the passage of a civil rights act that banned discrimination against people with disabilities. Thirty-two years ago on July 26, 1990, President George… Read More “National Disability Independence Day – Looking Back and Looking Forward”