Linda DezenskiBeing Better ThanWhen I worked at the Center for Independent Living, we did a lot of community outreach to educate the public that people with disabilities…Nov 7, 2023Nov 7, 2023
Linda DezenskiPerplexedI took part in a panel discussion about the importance of the Americans with Disabilities Act. It was my employer’s late commemoration of…Aug 26, 2023Aug 26, 2023
Linda DezenskiSense of PurposMost of my readers know that I’ve already written about my passion for what I do: https://gettingtotherealme.com/meaningful-work/ and…Jul 29, 2023Jul 29, 2023
Linda DezenskiMeaningful WorkIt has been a hectic time. I got a promotion at work. I have been doing some new tasks, and there has been a lot of training. I am still…Apr 7, 2023Apr 7, 2023
Linda DezenskiMove MeThis week I watched Independent Lens on PBS. An episode called Move Me aired. It’s about a dancer, Kelsey Peterson, who had an accident…Nov 11, 2022Nov 11, 2022
Linda DezenskiFree Speech?Last week I wrote a blog about ableism being more prominent than ever. It is never acceptable to me that people with disabilities are…Nov 5, 2022Nov 5, 2022
Linda DezenskiAbleism is Alive and WellDiscrimination against people with disabilities has always existed. Lately I feel like the world is more public about it. Just this week, I…Oct 29, 2022Oct 29, 2022
Linda DezenskiPre-Authorization?It started with a prescription that I could not get a pre-authorization for. The pharmacy that I was with for over 30 years closed some…Sep 5, 2022Sep 5, 2022
Linda DezenskiDiversity Snubbedhttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/sesame-place-video-performer-black-children-ignore/Jul 24, 2022Jul 24, 2022
Linda DezenskiSometimes I Just Have to…Almost four years ago, I took a job as a Program Analyst with a city department that provides services to people with intellectual…May 21, 2022May 21, 2022