Author Archives: George Stern

The Promise and Peril of Social Media 

Posted on March 4, 2024 - 11:40 am by
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Let’s get uncomfortably real for a moment. You know how there are behaviors we like to frown on others for, but we’re not above engaging in ourselves? For example, there’s gossip (just sharing relevant information!). There’s a rebound relationship (well, you can’t slow down love, right?). Then there’s eating the last two slices of pecan […]

Price of Nice: Assumptions, Reality, and Cost-benefit Analysis of ADA Mandates

Posted on July 11, 2023 - 9:57 am by
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In his opinion piece for the Colorado Springs Gazette, the Libertarian political commentator and professor Barry Fagin accused the ADA of trying to achieve a public good through private means, unnecessarily (and unconstitutionally) burdening private citizens with the cost of implementation and adherence. A Look at the Cost High cost is a key sticking point […]

From Special to Universal Needs

Posted on May 9, 2023 - 11:09 am by
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Editor’s Note: Author, George Stern, teaches a course for college students studying to be special education teachers. He reminds us that whether holding a live or virtual event, think inclusive from the start. A Cavalcade of Unexpected Things “Hello, and welcome, everybody – how’s it going?” These are the friendly, welcoming words with which I […]

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