I have been reading the proposed changes to North Carolina’s Innovations waiver services and supports, which are designed for individuals … More
Category: Autism / Disability
No “Because” but Love—Intellectual Disability, Identity, Representation, and Value
Autism and disability pride movements assert unique cultures and identities. Can intellectually disabled people be more openly and equitably represented … More
Sunday with My Son
These weekend wintry early mornings in which at times I’m feeling a little drawn—hardly inclined to roll out of bed, … More
Hammer and Screw: Autism Acceptance and Rejection
I opened my 2019 HANd Autism & Neurodiversity Conference keynote address, themed as “An Autism Journey and Some Perspectives,” in … More
“Poppa, Do You Have Autism?”
I told this story in my keynote address at the HANd Autism & Neurodiversity Conference at Appalachian State University in … More
My Talk at the Disability Day of Mourning Vigil
I was invited again this year to give a short talk as part of the Disability Day of … More
Republicans Have Autistic Children, Too
I think we widely recognize the silos of information and perspective we now live in, as a society and as … More
Podcast Interview of Ray Hemachandra on Converge Autism Radio
Earlier this week I recorded a podcast with Melanie Vann for Springbrook’s Converge Autism Radio. It posted today. The podcast … More
Autism Adulthood: Caring for the Future and the Present Moment
Part of this piece was written for a recent conference talk, so the beginning, at least, starts off pretty formally … More
What’s Most Important
We’re in Charlotte waiting for my son Nicholas’ Remicade infusion right now. We both got up early this morning and … More
