I am available for online presentations to groups on a variety of disability-related topics. For example:

  • Basic disability awareness

  • Explorations of both interpersonal and structural ableism

  • Disability language practices

  • Disability history

  • Disability culture

  • Disability policy and politics

  • Overviews of current disability issues

  • Tips for disability advocacy and being an effective ally to the disability community

I can also serve as a consultant on other disability-related projects, such as films, books, articles, podcasts, marketing, and disability-friendly business practices.

Send me an email to discuss your needs.

Background

  • 1989: B.A. in History from Dartmouth College

  • 1991: Master’s in Rhetoric and Communication Studies from University of Virginia

  • 1990 - 1998: Special Projects Coordinator at North Country Center for Independence, Plattsburgh, New York

  • 1998 - 2012: Executive Director at North Country Center for Independence, Plattsburgh, New York

  • 2012 - present: Freelance Blogger, Writer, and Consultant on disability issues

  • 2016 - present: Co-Coordinator of #CripTheVote disability voting and policy campaign

  • 2019 - present: Contributing Writer at Forbes.com

You can also see more of my work discussions, and contact me at the following locations: