Blog | Molly K. Rearick Day, EdD

Reflection on "How to Keep House While Drowning"

by KC Davis, LPC I just finished listening to "How to Keep House While Drowning," and I'm embarrassed to say I don't remember where I got...

A Big Change

Thank you, IGNITE! Dearest Community, When Tina and I met in 2013 I knew our relationship would be long-term, meaningful, and unique....

Talk to Me, Not About Me

Basic human respect Diagnosed disability or not, who of us finds it pleasant to be talked about where we can hear what's being said?...

Reflecting, Not Reacting

Grateful for growth "I love when I realize I'm handling a situation better than my old self would have." - Dahlia Blell My gosh does this...

"Something Else"

Offering and honoring meaningful choices Communication is for much more than making choices, and decisions are an integral part of our...

Refuse vs. Choose

Why language matters How do words inform our practice as educators, support people, family members, and friends? Saying a person...

How will we know if we never try? (part 2)

"Earning" inclusion Who else has heard beliefs like these? "How can this student be included? They run around all day and won't sit...

How will we know if we never try? (part 1)

"Earning" inclusion I recently received an email from a school district administrator stating that a student with a disability being...

What's wrong with the readiness model?

Who's ever really "ready?" People with disabilities are expected to be "ready" for something before actually trying it. They are held to...