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Author Archives: George Stern

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

Posted on July 11, 2023 - 9:57 am by George Stern
Person wearing business attire walks up office steps with a white cane

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, […]

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From Special to Universal Needs

Posted on May 9, 2023 - 11:09 am by George Stern
Two people using their hands to read braille

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 […]

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My Career as a Benevolent Burglar: The Understated, Underrated Power of Contribution

Posted on March 23, 2023 - 7:37 am by George Stern
Window with blue shutters

Editor’s note: George Stern, a college student and brilliant wordsmith who is deafblind, shares the lasting impact of contributing to his family as a child.   1: Through the Window, […]

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My Life in Six Dots: The Persistent Relevance of Braille

Posted on December 28, 2022 - 3:22 am by George Stern
Individual exploring a tactile graphic with braille

Editor’s note: George Stern, who is DeafBlind, beautifully describes what braille means to him, stating it means more to him than facts can convey, and it is more than a […]

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DeafBlind: Behind Screens

Posted on November 10, 2022 - 8:00 am by George Stern
A table set with dishes and drinks

Editor’s note: As the holidays approach and gatherings ensue, remember that the goal is not to prove yourself, a person who is blind or low vision, as worthy because you’re […]

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