Comments on: Ability & Possibility: A Personal Chronicle of the 20th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act http://www.diversityinc.com/diversity-and-inclusion/ability-possibility-a-personal-chronicle-of-the-20th-anniversary-of-the-americans-with-disabilities-act/ DiversityInc: Diversity and the Bottom Line Thu, 11 Apr 2013 18:40:51 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 By: Anonymous http://www.diversityinc.com/diversity-and-inclusion/ability-possibility-a-personal-chronicle-of-the-20th-anniversary-of-the-americans-with-disabilities-act/comment-page-1/#comment-1160 Anonymous Mon, 20 Dec 2010 16:15:23 +0000 #comment-1160 Dear Ms. Davis – Your Mom was my second grade teacher. I was in her class the year your tumor was discovered and remember her concern for you. It is no surprise that you have developed into the articulate, strong, determined person that you are. Knowing your mother as teacher and friend (we remained in contact with each other until her passing) you had no other choice. Your Mom was role model and mentor to so many of us. I know you are perhaps her proudest accomplishment. Congratulations on all of your success.

Dr. Linda Caldwell Epps

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.diversityinc.com/diversity-and-inclusion/ability-possibility-a-personal-chronicle-of-the-20th-anniversary-of-the-americans-with-disabilities-act/comment-page-1/#comment-1159 Anonymous Tue, 23 Nov 2010 15:21:11 +0000 #comment-1159 A story that shows humans are not their physical attributes, skin color, looks, or other superficial things. They are spirit, soul, heart, thought, and humanity, as Deidre shines for the universe to see. You are truely blessed, your classmate.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.diversityinc.com/diversity-and-inclusion/ability-possibility-a-personal-chronicle-of-the-20th-anniversary-of-the-americans-with-disabilities-act/comment-page-1/#comment-1158 Anonymous Sun, 21 Nov 2010 07:58:58 +0000 #comment-1158 Deidre, ‘You’ are absolutely one truly amazing ‘Lady!’ I had failed to read your ‘Inspirational’ and unmistakably ‘Heartfelt’ article until today, and for that, I must say ‘I apologize.’ BUT, now that I have, I am more determined than EVER BEFORE to [work harder and] ‘HELP ENSURE’ Individuals with Disabilities (IWD’s) attain a level of self-worth and respect that ALL Individuals deserve!
‘Thank YOU’ for being such a role model for me! Your [level-headed] pursuit and unyielding determination to acquire [an abundance of] knowledge are remarkably admirable.”Thank YOU’ also for utilizing these prestigious abilities to benefit a [sometimes] forgotten segment of American Society – IWD’s!
‘Equality,’ in my humble opinion, is a ‘God given Right’ and I feel ‘Blessed’ to have met, befriended, and encompassed myself with like-minded ‘Individuals’ who know that ‘Assisting’ the less fortunate is not just a noble effort, ‘It is the Right Thing to DO!’ I am proud to call you ‘My Dear Friend’ and to have you as a collogue is [most definitely] an added bonus!

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.diversityinc.com/diversity-and-inclusion/ability-possibility-a-personal-chronicle-of-the-20th-anniversary-of-the-americans-with-disabilities-act/comment-page-1/#comment-1157 Anonymous Tue, 16 Nov 2010 22:05:23 +0000 #comment-1157 To have heard some of your story in person at a conference in NewBrunswick in early oct and to read tis article I fell that YOU are a hero.May our God continue to guide your steps for others to follow..SMOOCHES

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.diversityinc.com/diversity-and-inclusion/ability-possibility-a-personal-chronicle-of-the-20th-anniversary-of-the-americans-with-disabilities-act/comment-page-1/#comment-1156 Anonymous Wed, 27 Oct 2010 12:51:41 +0000 #comment-1156 great article deidre

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.diversityinc.com/diversity-and-inclusion/ability-possibility-a-personal-chronicle-of-the-20th-anniversary-of-the-americans-with-disabilities-act/comment-page-1/#comment-1155 Anonymous Tue, 26 Oct 2010 20:02:43 +0000 #comment-1155 I am so proud of Deidre – she is truly a remarkable person. Deidre is a classmate and close friend of mine from Howard University Law School. She would have excelled in whatever field of law she wanted to pursue – it just so happens that she decided to focus her efforts on something near and dear to her heart and her own experiences. Her intellect, wit, and ability to have fun have never been disabled in any way!! I’m so very proud of her achievements and willingness to help others. I am very fortunate to have her as a friend. Sherri Blount

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.diversityinc.com/diversity-and-inclusion/ability-possibility-a-personal-chronicle-of-the-20th-anniversary-of-the-americans-with-disabilities-act/comment-page-1/#comment-1154 Anonymous Tue, 26 Oct 2010 18:46:51 +0000 #comment-1154 Deidre,
Life’s adversities and setbacks happen to bring us to a new level of awareness, so that we can become who we were meant to be; who we were created to be. Thanks’ Deidra for your story walking through the adversity with grace. When any adversity comes to your door – and it will come – make the decision to walk through it with grace. Become aware of the trial – acknowledge its presence in your life at this time in your life. You do not have to know the purpose at this time; just know that there is a greater purpose for your life. Deidre thanks for being a trail blazer for people with disabilities. You are far more powerful than your outside circumstance, and you’re recognizing this very early on, you have gain the courage you need to overcome anything.”

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.diversityinc.com/diversity-and-inclusion/ability-possibility-a-personal-chronicle-of-the-20th-anniversary-of-the-americans-with-disabilities-act/comment-page-1/#comment-1153 Anonymous Mon, 25 Oct 2010 13:27:44 +0000 #comment-1153 Excellent Article ! The real spirit Of ADA ! Here Ms. Davis had to deal with racial slurs and inappropiate name calling because she was different . This proves that disability crosses many paths ! Now for the next frontier of knocking the barrier of unemplyment among people with dsabilities . People with disabilites are an incricate part of the quilt of diversity .

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.diversityinc.com/diversity-and-inclusion/ability-possibility-a-personal-chronicle-of-the-20th-anniversary-of-the-americans-with-disabilities-act/comment-page-1/#comment-1152 Anonymous Mon, 25 Oct 2010 13:19:49 +0000 #comment-1152 What a wonderful and inspiring human being! Thank you, Dierdre, for sharing your fantastic journey.

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