by Uwe | May 22, 2012 | Uncategorized
Last night, it was brought to our attention that someone had been posting some malicious content on Facebook. It all started with the post above, and continued with more comments: Like yours probably is, our pulse quickened and our blood pressure skyrocketed. We...
by Uwe | May 21, 2012 | Uncategorized
“Free Hugs”. That’s what Christopher Webster’s cardboard sign says and people take him up on it every Saturday in San Antonio, Texas. He gives and gets about 22 hugs each afternoon he’s out there with his sign and open arms. It all started with a social movement...
by Uwe | May 6, 2012 | Uncategorized
From now until June 15th, the American Psychiatric Association is accepting public comments and feedback on the proposed changes to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5). There are many proposed changes, but the one that those in the Autism...
by Uwe | May 4, 2012 | Uncategorized
Is it okay to make fun of others with disabilities? What if the person making fun of the other has a disability him or herself? Does it legitimize their remarks or jokes? Or is it still off-limits? @ShaunJ72 asked us this question on twitter recently and got me...
