By: Imani S. Graham Just because you are disabled or visually impaired does not mean your clothes must be less attractive. My name is Imani Graham and I am blind. However, I take pride in my clothes and my overall appearance. This does not mean I spend a lot of money on my clothes. In fact, […]
By: Kirsten Robb-McGrath Often we hear the phrase “I must be dyslexic today,” when individuals spell words wrong or flip numbers around even if they may not actually have dyslexia. I am dyslexic, but not just for one day alone or occasionally, each and every day I am dyslexic. Let’s start from the beginning, when […]
By: Meredith Ritchie It is February, the month of love, romance and sexy fun. For people who are not in relationships, but want to be, February is a month of frustration. Relationships are seen as the solution to lots of problems; people think that if they were only in a relationship everything would be wonderful. […]
Kathryn Wallace As an Independent Living Specialist, part of my job is to have Information and Referral sessions with consumers. During these sessions, the consumer talks about an issue they are having at the moment, and are seeking some resources to help solve the issue that they might be having. The most common reason people […]
Michael Bullis I became the Executive Director of the newly created Center for Independent Living (CIL) for the Baltimore Metro area in December of 2010. No phones, no desks, no office, no employees. Many people have asked me why I gave up a good State job that paid more, had retirement and job security, to […]