Still Advocating
Writings of a retired educator, advocate, & baby boomer

Photo by Luis Cruz Posted in ChicagoNow, July 21, 2014 Ethan is in full-blown refusal mode. He has realized that his “summer camp” is...

Posted in ChicagoNow, June 25, 2014 I said I was on vacation and not posting again after Monday, but on the eve of my departure, this...

Precious but Handle with Care Posted in ChicagoNow May 22, 2014 (cartoon by Marcia Liss) A favorite crystal vase of mine fell from a...

Posted in ChicagoNow, April 2, 2014 (cartoon by Marcia Liss) Imagine my surprise when the Today Show announced today was World Autism...

Posted in ChicagoNow, March 31, 2014 Just came home from the Jewel where I saw a woman tie two active dogs to a pole just outside of the...

Published in ChicagoNow, March 10, 2014 My granddaughter struggles to express herself with words, but she has always been always eager to...

Published in ChicagoNow, February 17, 2014 Having a handicap accessible ramp when we created Cherry Preschool literally opened the door...

Published in ChicagoNow, January 27, 2014 (Cartoon by Marcia Liss) I just led a meeting for parents whose children will be starting...

Published in ChicagoNow, January 20, 2014 Educating children with special needs in the least restrictive environment and including them...

Published in ChicagoNow, December 27, 2013 One of the most painful parts of having a grandchild with special needs is watching the child...