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Importance of Authentic Disability Representation in the Media
It takes a village to cultivate authentic disability representation for the public. The media plays a significant role in forming the public's perception; hence, media creators must be informed and educated about depicting persons with disabilities in different...
Meditations on Family and Growth: Memoirs as Tools
Photo by Harrison Haines Family is extremely complex, infused with varied emotions such as love, conflict, joy, and sorrow. Within this intimate crucible, individuals are shaped, molded, and propelled toward personal growth. Memoirs as Tools As personal accounts of...
Dealing with Adversity: A Roadmap to Personal Growth
Photo by Matt Foxx on Unsplash Dealing with adversity is not just a challenge but an opportunity for transformation and personal growth. Life comes with adversities, and when faced with a choice in the midst of adversity, we automatically yearn to...
Facts About Blindness: Everything You Need to Know
Photo by Iz zy on Unsplash Do you think you know enough about blindness? Are you curious? Let's start our expedition to learn and understand some facts about blindness and clear some myths about it. Can you imagine being blind? And being unable to see and discern the...
In the Dark: Being Blind in a Society of Open Eyes
Photo by Asiama Junior Society often views blindness as a disability, a limitation to experiencing the world. However, a hidden wellspring of human resilience and strength lies beneath this limited perspective. In a Society of Open Eyes While blindness presents unique...
David Block, Writer, Teacher, Documentarian
My main passions are writing, teaching, and especially creating documentaries that highlight people overcoming disabilities and challenges. You can now watch 4 of my documentaries in the documentaries tab. I’m also posting some of my articles. Contact...
@4 Hour Relay Keeps Kids in SchoolRunner’s Gazette August 2012
Runner’s Gazette August 2012 24 Hour Relay Keeps Kids in SchoolBy David Block In most cases, a race or a relay is when runners try to win or set personal bests. The 24 Hour Relay Challenge’s mission is quite different. When Ashanti Branch launched it eight years ago...
Dark Shadows Stars from Original Series Embrace New Dark Shadows Movie
Entertainment MagazineMonday, May 14, 2012 Dark Shadows Stars from Original Series Embrace New Dark Shadows MovieBy David [email protected]://emol.org/newclub/darkshadowsreviewblock Some old TV shows cannot stay dead and buried and the ABC horror soap...
Blind Athletes: Pros and Cons Of Mainstreaming and Sanctioned Competitions for Blind/Sight Impaired Athletetes
Dialogue Magazine Spring 2000 issue Sports – Mainstreamed or Special Events? by David Block Ardmore, Pennsylvania One obvious goal for people with visual disabilities is to be mainstreamed into everyday society. Mainstreaming visually impaired athletes into...
Pros and Cons of Blind Athletes Competing in Main Streamed Events
Dialogue Magazine Spring 2000 issue Sports – Mainstreamed or Special Events? by David Block Ardmore, Pennsylvania One obvious goal for people with visual disabilities is to be mainstreamed into everyday society. Mainstreaming visually impaired athletes into...