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InInclusion

Building A Dream Team

Building A Dream Team   It is a terrible thing to see and have no vision. Helen Keller After almost twenty years of parenting children with special needs, my wife and I have learned the necessity of vision.  We have also learned a great deal about the importance of hope.  Without vision and hope a…
InInclusion

For Fathers Facing Autism

Disability Scoop is a very useful resource for individuals or families with disabilities.   Their recent interview with Christopher Gorham (a central character on USA Network’s Covert Affairs) raised three important questions for fathers. Am I Afraid to Ask? The courage, honesty and depth with which Mr. Gorham handled his son’s autism diagnosis, should provide…
InInclusion

Do We Believe In Children…With Dyslexia?

When I moved to Silicon Valley in 1993 Businessweek Magazine was a staple of my reading diet.  Over time it became less important–less relevant to me.  I wasn’t the only one who felt this way, which lead to Bloomberg buying and reinventing the magazine. Recently, Nick Lieber published a story for Bloomberg Businessweek titled, “New…
InInclusion

The Dream of Inclusion (Part 2)

A dream doesn’t have to be perfect to be believed.  What I mean is our lack of understanding of what is required to successfully implement inclusion, does not preclude us from believing it is possible. The dream of inclusion is a positive and hopeful social vision.  Its’ aim is a community where people are valued…
InTechnology

The Zac Browser (Sign Up For New Beta Zac Picto)

The Zac Browser has been an indispensable tool for our own children as well as numerous children in our programs.   The thoughtful and innovative construction of this browser sets an example for all software developed on behalf of children and adults with special needs.   The story of its construction is nothing less than inspirational….

About Digital Scribbler

Digital Scribbler is a technology company founded by Russ Ewell, whose “built in the garage” origin story typifies Silicon Valley. This garage is more mentality than place. It is a mindset which says, “If we can dream it, we can build it.”