Damien Lopez Alfonso

               I had a recent visit with an orthopedic surgeon to discuss potential surgery for a split peroneal tendon.  The surgery, he said, would be pretty invasive and require approximately 10 weeks before I could bear weight followed by 8 weeks of physical therapy.  He then asked me, “The…

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An Advocates View on Teachers

An Advocates View on Teachers -Heather Brasfield A teacher is not just a teacher.  A teacher is a mother, father, friend, advocate, mentor, and a hero.  A teacher ensures that the students grow and develop into young adults who are prepared to face the world and give it what they…

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Statement

"There is no place in our society for prejudice of any kind, yet it was not that long ago when Americans with disabilities were often not given equal rights and opportunities.  Whether the cause was ignorance or indifference, it was not acceptable.  We can all take pride in how much…

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One Voice

My name is Patty Haake and I have overcome obstacles that most people only face in nightmares.  Every day was a walking nightmare when I was growing up.  My classmates ridiculed me.  They teased me.  They called me Retard and bullied me until I cried.  Then they bullied me some…

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