Second of a two-part series At 5:15 on a Friday afternoon, Alan Reich, the President and Founder of the Washington DC-based advocacy group, the National Organization on Disability (NOD), knows …
For Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day has always been focused around love and relationships. February 14th, seems to be set aside for the expression of feelings and showing that special someone how much you …
Happy Medium
My name is Peter Webster. I’m going to be doing a monthly column here. I’ve been writing most of my life; a lot of my childhood involved being laid-up and …
Beyond the Gates of ‘Seeing Eye’
Standing on the corner of Washington Street and Cattano Avenue in Morristown, New Jersey, Ginger Bennett and Payton, her golden retriever, prepare to cross the street. Bennett firmly calls out …
Friendships In Various Forms
Our society has become so fast paced and harried that cultivating true friendships seems at times as passe’ as the celebrity, Vanilla Ice. Therefore, Valentine’s Day shouldn’t be only for …
Diabetes: A Little Tidbit
Judging by the rise in public service announcements, there has also been a rise in cases of diabetes, particularly in children. Several factors increase the risk of developing the disease: …
The National Archives Building
The National Archives Building recently underwent a major renovation project that would update the building and provide better access for people with disabilities. ach department phone It reopened to the …
The L Word
I can summarize my thoughts in three words, “It’s about time!” Showtime has enough gumption to portray the omnifarious lifestyles of lesbians as productive citizens and not sideshow anomalies. ach …
Take A Chance
Suddenly, it’s January. Suddenly, we’re in the year 2004 and the twentieth century is but a distant memory. I, for one, find it odd. Growing up, I always dreamed of …