Monthly Archives: August 2012

News & Views: August 31, 2012

Posted on August 31, 2012 by leahincincy

NEWS According to a July 31 policy memo titled “Hiring of persons with targeted disabilities,” otherwise problematic mental deficiencies are no barrier to jump-starting a career at Justice. The memo lists a number of “targeted disabilities” that trigger special hiring privileges in … Continue reading →

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Who We’ve Met

Posted on August 30, 2012 by Candice Jones Peelman

Here is a guest post from a three seniors who talked about people they’ve met so far while working towards building a capstone committee.  Thanks Kyle, Joe, and Ashley for sharing your thoughts about the people you’ve gotten to know. … Continue reading →

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I’ll Fix Me – You Fix You

Posted on August 29, 2012 by kathywenning

Bad Habits:  We all have them.  Some we readily admit to having; others, we may not even know we have.  One thing’s for sure, it is somehow quite easy to recognize someone else’s bad habits. And it is REALLY easy to … Continue reading →

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An open window

Posted on August 25, 2012 by Katie B

Welcome, Kathleen Sheil, for a second time to Cincibility!  Read her earlier post here. By Kathleen Sheil and Rachel Mecklenborg On the night of Starfire U’s commencement, I was scared but at the same time I was proud of myself … Continue reading →

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News & Views: August 24, 2012

Posted on August 24, 2012 by leahincincy

NEWS Scientist and livestock equipment designer, Temple Grandin‘s advice to educators for children who have autism: focus on strengths. Pat Worth had been labeled retarded as a child and was living on a park bench when he decided to organize … Continue reading →

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1000 Paper Cranes

Posted on August 23, 2012 by timothyvogt

I write often about my personal journey in this work and life, and all the forks in the road along the way.  The last few years have been full of mentors, leaders, and teachers that have given me a new perspective on … Continue reading →

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Aggie & Bernie

Posted on August 21, 2012 by Candice Jones Peelman

In 2008, when I was at UC, I took a class on education as it fits into cultural phenoms and cultural groups.  We had to write a long, detailed ethnography, exploring our own families traditions, familial patterns, and the like, … Continue reading →

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Cincinnati, this is your invitation to community

Posted on August 20, 2012 by katiebachmeyer

A recent webinar series by TASH, called Dancing with Community, talks about the basic steps toward building inclusive communities with people with disabilities. It focuses on the research and ways to support a person who is stepping out of the … Continue reading →

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News & Views: August 15, 2012

Posted on August 17, 2012 by leahincincy

NEWS JC (Jamie) Covert completed his Capstone Project on August 11th at the Crossroads ANNEX, where he and his committee pulled off a successful motorcycle, trucks, and car show.  Food trucks were on site along with live music and a … Continue reading →

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Knowing

Posted on August 14, 2012 by Candice Jones Peelman

I recently blogged about Madisonville for Queen City Discovery last week while the blog host was on vacation.  There was a simple invitation posted on Facebook that said “Would anyone like to write/contribute an article to QC/D to be published … Continue reading →

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