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…2 min read·Nov 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…2 min read·Aug 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…2 min read·Jul 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…2 min read·Apr 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…2 min read·Nov 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…2 min read·Nov 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…2 min read·Oct 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…4 min read·Sep 5, 2022----
Linda DezenskiDiversity Snubbedhttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/sesame-place-video-performer-black-children-ignore/2 min read·Jul 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…3 min read·May 21, 2022----