Russ Ewell | Blog
Properly Interacting With Individuals Who Have Disabilities
Many people know of someone who possesses a disability, whether mental or physical. Too often, individuals tend to act differently in the presence of such persons. This behavior might, in turn, make the person with the disability uncomfortable and upset. Individuals...
Teaching Social Skills to Children with Disabilities
Adolescent behavior has been studied for generations, and there are some fundamental challenges that seem to consistently show up in each age group. Social skills obviously vary from one child to the next, and this area has always been an outlier for researchers who...
Self-Driving Cars for Drivers with Disabilities
How can self-driving cars make life easier for individuals with disabilities? It can be frustrating how the most simple of tasks can become quite a challenge for people with disabilities, especially those of which involve motor skills. When it comes to driving, these...
Adaptive Sports Equipment for Athletes with Disabilities
Few activities are able to bring as much joy and excitement to the participants as sports do. They are also a great workout that strengthens the muscles while providing a competitive outlet to experience teamwork. That is why it is very important for everyone to find...
Creating an Inclusive Workplace
Diversity and inclusiveness in the workplace is a highly encouraged practice. Businesses that absorb inclusivity in their workforce stand to gain from the numerous benefits of workplace diversity. Enforcing and creating an inclusive environment in the workplace...
Talking to Your Child about Their Disability
If you are the parent of a child with disabilities, your first instinct when attempting to talk to your kid about it may be to put it off for another time. It can be difficult to watch your child deal with their disabilities and having a conversation about it may seem...
The Digital Scribble Podcast: Preview
Soon I will be launching a podcast series called, "The Digital Scribbler." In this podcast, I will evaluate, theorize, and examine how technology is or can help people with disabilities overcome human limits and create a more accessible society. I have chosen to focus...
Representation Spotlight: Five Musicians with Disability
Below is a list of five musicians who are living with some sort of disability. Despite this, they have followed their dreams and achieved their goals as both prolific musicians and beacons of representation. Ross McGregor Ross McGregor wanted to follow in his...
Ways to Make Society More Inclusive for People with Disabilities
Often, society is not as inclusive as it could be for people with disabilities. This applies to a wide variety of settings and environments, including the workplace, education system, public events, and more. Here are some tips to help make the world a better and more...
Spotlight on Disability Positive Companies: John’s Crazy Socks
John’s Crazy Socks is a father-son business partnership that has two missions--sell crazy socks and give back to the Down Syndrome community. John Lee Cronin is a young man with Down syndrome who has a passion for fun socks and making people happy. This love is what...