Category Archives: The Nitty-Gritty

Diversity and Inclusion: Refusal of Service Still Affects People with Disabilities

Posted on March 27, 2016 by loverollson

There have been a handful of times when I, the able-bodied wife, has answered those who refused to serve or work with my husband, a brilliant college-educated and intellectual man with Cerebral Palsy. Maybe the first time I experienced the … Continue reading →

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Independence Day: Celebrating Inclusivity and Independence with a Disability

Posted on July 5, 2015 by loverollson

A year ago, Barton and I spent the day recording a video that would be used in an application for The Coaches Training Institute Certification Scholarship Program. Barton had just had surgery to replace his Baclofen pump, and the call … Continue reading →

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On the Road: Vehicle Emergency Preparedness for People with Disabilities

Posted on December 28, 2014 by loverollson

Exactly one year ago today, we were preparing for the arrival of our MV-1. Due to the holiday travel, it did not arrive until January 5th. We felt giddy in making lists of we would need for our new vehicle. … Continue reading →

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Not Your Everyday Blog Post: Disability, Chronic Illness, and Politics

Posted on November 6, 2014 by loverollson

My mother was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in her early 20’s, though she probably had symptoms much younger than that. At the time, MS was an unknown medical mystery, one in which she lived with throughout her lifetime. During her … Continue reading →

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Importance of the Balance Between Sustainability and Service

Posted on October 16, 2014 by loverollson

What is the balance between sustainability and service? This is a question we have been working through the last few years. When we published our memoir, Ink in the Wheels: Stories to Make Love Roll, our vision and service was … Continue reading →

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