Why People With Disabilities Work ‘Menial’ Jobs
In America, our productivity defines our worth. Being less productive at work means costing a company money. It means being viewed as less valuable employees who are more deserving of aforementioned abuse. Disabled employees face daily microaggressions and ableism from all directions – all while simply trying to make a living wage.
Disability Culture and Identity Part 2
This is part two of an interview Erin and I did with our friend Main. If you have not listened to the first part. You can find the transcript and show notes HERE. Child in blue wheelchair doing interpretive dance. She is folded over, her ponytail and arms hanging...
Let’s Talk About Disability Culture and Identity
If you parent kids with disabilities and you are nondisabled, chances are you don’t know much about disability culture. Personally, learning about my children’s culture has been a journey and a process, something I don’t always get right and I am...
The Problem With ‘Disability Ministry’
I’m a member of one of the largest online communities for disability ministry leaders. This group can be a great place for sharing resources. From intake forms, to sensory rooms, to sharing information about trainings and conferences. You are looking for a Bible study...
We Need Better Employment Training for Our Kids With Disabilities
Most students who receive special education qualify for a “transition” program that allows them to stay in school until age 21. These programs are meant to provide job training and life skills, preparing our kids to become as independent as possible. But...
Ellen Stumbo writes and speaks about finding beauty in brokenness with gritty honesty and openness. She's passionate about sharing the real – sometimes beautiful and sometimes ugly – aspects of faith, parenting, special needs, and adoption. Ellen’s writing has appeared on Focus on the Family, LifeWay, MomSense, Not Alone, Mamapedia and the Huffington Post.