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November 14: Joliet Junior College Planetarium Hosts Neurodiverse-Friendly Show

Posted on By David Perry

One of my regular twitter correspondents reached out to me recently to discuss his plans for a low-sensory-input planetarium show. He already had all the good ideas, but we chatted and confirmed that this would work, and I’m thrilled he’s moved forward with the plan. Here’s the announcement. We’re planning to go! We wanted to … Continue ReadingNovember 14: Joliet Junior College Planetarium Hosts Neurodiverse-Friendly Show

Voluntary Wellness Programs are Neither Voluntary nor Promote Wellness.

Posted on By David Perry

Many work wellness programs work like this – get regular checkups, hit various benchmarks of health, get money! It’s a way for business to lower their health care costs by rewarding people for making healthy choices. Except that according to the ACLU, these bonuses are basically closed to people with disabilities. Moreover, there’s no real … Continue ReadingVoluntary Wellness Programs are Neither Voluntary nor Promote Wellness.