Spring is in full swing in Seattle. I see reminders everywhere that renewal is possible. “That’s me,” I say when I wheel by one of the London Plane trees that line Occidental Mall, somewhat scarred but ready to burst forth with new leaves. I live...
I won’t lie. At first, I wasn’t sure how I was going to make it through this day. Working with Architect Carol Sundstrom, Consultant Karen Braitmayer, and Contractor Thomas Jacobson, we signed up for AIA’s Tour of Architects. We all thought it crucial to showcase our...
Before I became a wheelchair user, I saw myself everywhere. Everywhere. Colleges seemed meant for me. And cars. Resorts would cater to me. Doors of restaurants would open, as would stadiums. All kinds of goods and services awaited me, so said the advertisements. How...
I am thankful for 911 operators. I am thankful for fire fighters. I am thankful for paramedics. I am thankful for Emergency Room personnel. I am thankful for teaching hospitals like University of Washington’s Medical Center. I am thankful for the intelligence of...
Far more articulate people than I have done substantive work on how language shapes perception. But I’m not sure that work has permeated our culture. At least, not yet. I’m constantly amazed by the lack of sensitivity in the press and in casual...
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