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Language: Why do we care? Why does it matter?
Every once in awhile, I am reminded of how important language is in our society. We use it as our primary form of communication, whether it is verbally spoken, signed, or written. It is how we connect with one another. When we use words, like, “I love you,” our hearts swell. Language can also be a way to… Read more
Make Mountains out of Mole Hills
“Little by little does the trick,”…”A mighty flame followeth a tiny spark,”…”All difficult things have their origin in that which is easy, and great things in that which is small….” Some of these are common sayings, others remarks by ancient philosophers, but they all have one thing in common: the belief that small efforts make a big difference. Read more
Moving Events Online
Event marketing is used by a host of non-profit organizations and social causes as a primary method of generating donations, volunteer commitments and community awareness. Although effective, these events often consume significant financial and human resources to plan and successfully execute. Furthermore, it is becoming more and more difficult to generate attendance as consumers are forced to divide… Read more
The R Word: Celebrity Advocates Speak Out Against Intellectual Disability Discrimination
Sitcom stars of the moment, Jane Lynch and Lauren Potter from ‘Glee’ are using their fame to tackle mental health discrimination in a new PSA campaign. The new PSA goes head to head with the hurtful use of the words “retard” and “retarded” in everyday language and encourages people to reach out and include those with intellectual disabilities. … Read more
Confessions of an Evolving Perfectionist
Hello Blog World, I have a confession: I am an evolving perfectionist. I always want things to go well, to be right, and to go off without a hitch. It feels good when these things happen. When they don’t, I can feel ashamed, frustrated, or sad. You can usually tell, because I will start to blush or turn red.… Read more
Stress in the Workplace: Partnering with Corporate Wellness Programs
Health in the workplace has become an increasing concern for corporations. An increasing amount of employees reporting work as the main cause of stress in their lives, and corporations are starting to see the effects: stressed workers tend to be fatigued, more prone to mistakes and injuries and more likely to be absent. The end impact on a… Read more