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Zion Clark Holds Three Guinness World Records, Won His MMA Debut, and Is Chasing the Olympics
...three-time Guinness World Record holder, an All-American wrestler, a professional MMA fighter who beat his first able-bodied opponent by unanimous decision,...system had labeled him a problem child and largely moved on. He found wrestling in elementary school and lost almost every match for years. He kept going...
News > Sports
Zion Clark Holds Three Guinness World Records. He Was Born Without Legs and Won His MMA Debut.
...three-time Guinness World Record holder, an All-American wrestler, a professional MMA fighter who beat his first able-bodied opponent by unanimous decision,...system had labeled him a problem child and largely moved on. He found wrestling in elementary school and lost almost every match for years. He kept going...
News > Lifestyle
Announcing: Shannon Rose and Triumph Over Adversity
...of faulty collagen; it is collagen's duty to act as a "glue" in the body. EDS is a rare disorder, and the general public (and even healthcare professionals) is uneducated about it — which is why Rose has set out to "talk about what's not known." Rose recalls trips to the emergency room: "I tell them...
Lifestyle > Art
VSA Arts Certification: What It Means for Inclusive Art Programs
...(Very Special Arts, now branded as VSA and The Kennedy Center) offers professional development for educators, teaching artists, and program administrators...in your child's classroom. What VSA Certification Training Covers. VSA professional development programs focus on three core areas: understanding disability...
Career > Skills Training
Personal Hygiene and Professional Appearance in the Workplace
...What feels like a reasonable standard to one person can be a sensory minefield or an impossible executive function demand for another. You can meet professional appearance standards while working with your nervous system, not against it. Here's what employers can legally expect, where accommodations apply,...
Career > Skills Training
Workplace Communication Training: Email Etiquette and Professional Writing
...communicate effectively and confidently. Why Written Workplace Communication Feels So Hard. For many neurodivergent workers, standard email advice ("be professional," "match the tone," "keep it concise") is almost useless on its own. These instructions assume you already know the unwritten framework and are...
Career > Interviewing
Requesting Extra Time for Interview Responses: Processing Speed Accommodations
...requires disclosure, but it also provides real protection. The second is a professional communication preference. This is simpler: you name how you work best,...sure I'm addressing all parts of the question" before pausing. This is professional communication, not accommodation language, and it works the same way...
Career > Finding Jobs
Networking Events for Professionals with Disabilities: Finding Accessible Opportunities
Mainstream professional networking events promise...Disability-focused professional events solve this problem...understood as part of professional identity, not an asterisk....Disability-focused professional events start from a...capacity accordingly. The professional value goes deeper than...a room with other professionals who navigate similar...
Career > Finding Jobs
Explaining Employment Gaps Without Disclosing Disability
...going to lie on a resume or freeze in an interview when someone asks about a two-year gap. The solution isn't evasion. It's framing that's truthful, professional, and keeps the focus on what you bring to the role. What You're Not Required to Disclose. Under the ADA, you're not required to disclose a disability...
Career > Finding Jobs
Informational Interviews: Low-Stakes Networking for Job Seekers with Disabilities
How to request and conduct informational interviews to learn about careers, build connections, and practice professional conversation.
Career > Discrimination
Disability Discrimination in Performance Reviews: Recognizing Biased Evaluations
...discriminatory when ratings, criticism, or standards shift after you disclose a disability or request accommodations. The review itself might look professional on its face, but the pattern around it reveals bias. Timing is the first red flag. You request accommodations on September 15. Your first negative...
Career > Discrimination
Disability-Based Demotion: Loss of Responsibilities Due to Accommodation Requests
...diminished in ways that affect your career trajectory, earning potential, or professional standing, that's a demotion under the law. Signs your job has been demoted...You were reassigned to less complex or lower-stakes work Your access to professional development opportunities, training, or advancement tracks was restricted...