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From Classrooms to Boardrooms: Integrating Educational Foundations into Organizational Culture
The most effective classrooms and the most thriving workplaces are built on principles of accessibility, adaptation, and advocacy. By...
Julie Collison
Aug 30, 20254 min read


Start with A: How Classroom Lessons Can Transform Workplaces
The start of a new school year always stirs something in me. Educational theory and evidence-based practices run through my veins, and...
Julie Collison
Aug 15, 20253 min read


Presume Competence and Go From There
One of the most common challenges faced by the disability community isn’t our own discomfort, but that of others around us. Whether in...
Julie Collison
Jul 6, 20254 min read


Let’s Talk About Neurodiversity: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How Workplaces Can Grow Together
We’ve made so much progress in talking about inclusion at work—which is something to celebrate. But there’s still one area that often...
Julie Collison
Jun 26, 20254 min read


Ensuring Those with Disabilities Have a Rightful Place at the DEI Table
Rebranding DEI Organizations are becoming creative with their names for diversity initiatives. Regardless of the terminology used, many...
Julie Collison
Jun 18, 20255 min read


Inclusion Starts at the Top: Rethinking Leadership Through Accessibility
In today's diverse workplace, accessibility goes beyond just compliance. It represents a transformative approach that fosters innovation,...
Julie Collison
May 14, 20253 min read


Honoring Personal Choices in Disability Language and Identity
Understanding Person-First and Identity-First Language Let’s explore an important topic: the difference between person-first and...
Julie Collison
Feb 28, 20252 min read


How Embracing Disability Transformed My Life: A Journey of Growth and Empowerment
My life, like many others, has been marked by a series of diagnoses and the learning experiences that come with them. In elementary...
Julie Collison
Feb 26, 20258 min read


The Essential Role of Self-Advocacy in Education for Students with Disabilities
Hi, I'm Julie! Welcome to my blog! I have over 18 years of experience in special education and related fields. I am a licensed K-12...
Julie Collison
Feb 4, 20257 min read


Nurturing Young Minds: The Importance of Social Emotional Learning in Early Childhood
Social Emotional Learning (SEL) plays a crucial role in developing self-awareness, empathy, and interpersonal skills in children. By...
Julie Collison
Jan 25, 20257 min read


Supporting Children with Self-Regulation: Tools, Resources, and Personal Experiences
We are constantly moving throughout the day, and some people require more movement than others to stay regulated. The type of movement we...
Julie Collison
Jan 9, 20257 min read


Can Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs Help Us Find Balance in Our Daily Roles?
We all play multiple roles in our daily lives, such as family members, friends, students, teachers, and employees. We may lose sight of...
Julie Collison
Nov 16, 20242 min read


Empowering Voices: Alex and Kyle's Journeys of Self-Determination and Self-Advocacy
Self-determination involves making choices for yourself and controlling how your life unfolds. Self-advocacy is about understanding your...
Julie Collison
Nov 4, 20241 min read
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