Tag: inclusion

The Impact of Inclusion

Written by Sage Brown on May 8, 2025.

My son attended his first Mummers event in October of 2023. At the time, we went just because of his general interest in the mummers. Uptown String Band was having their annual ParklandFest, so we thought it was a perfect time for him to listen to their music live. While at the event, he enjoyed listening to their music—this was big for my son because previously he had no interest in music, and loud noises bothered him as a young child. After this event, my son started watching a YouTuber...

Hiring for All Abilities

Written by Mindy Haas on July 17, 2018.

As the home page of our website boasts, we at Voice and Vision are living proof that labels like mental illness, disabilities, and addictions do not stop us from living out our dreams. We are advocates for inclusion (check out our blog from earlier this year) and we believe individuals will flourish if we focus on their unique gifts and strengths. That’s why we are highlighting another employer in our blog this week, one whose values are closely aligned with ours. Perhaps you’ve seen the...

A Mindset Of Inclusion

Written by Mindy Haas on February 2, 2018.

Recently, I had the privilege of attending two events that focused on inclusion for individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ID). The events spanned only three days, but they had a profound effect on me. During that time, my perspective shifted, and I was left with the difficult realization that I have not had an inclusive mindset. In general, society tends to be uncomfortable around individuals with ID, or any kind of disability. Because many have difficulty verbally communicating,...

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