Spartans Will-

Spartans Will-

Did you know that October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month? It’s true. While the numbers regarding employment of those with disabilities in the past have been pretty dismal, increased awareness of the importance and smart-business practice of...
World Spina Bifida Day-

World Spina Bifida Day-

Today is World Spina Bifida Day, an annual day of increased awareness of this lifelong disability, a neural-tube diagnosis that affects the spine and spinal cord. Less than 20,000 cases are diagnosed per year in the United States for this disorder present at birth....
Festival of Lights-

Festival of Lights-

Today I am recognizing the celebration of Diwali 2022. The 5-day Hindu Festival of Lights begins today. It’s a beautiful tradition with roots in India that celebrates the forces of light over darkness and good over evil. Treats are shared among neighbors. Three...
Camp RicStar-

Camp RicStar-

This documentary based on the nationally recognized Eric ‘RicStar’ Winter Music Therapy Camp, of which I am co-founder, is now in the editing stage. The film will explore the powerful impact this music therapy camp, held at the MSU Community Music School...
Chris Nikic Finishes Ironman-

Chris Nikic Finishes Ironman-

In honor of Down Syndrome Awareness Month, please join me in congratulating athlete, Chris Nikic, on his recent Ironman win! Nikic is the first person with Down syndrome to finish an Ironman World Championship Triathlon. No small athletic feat. This grueling race was...