Posts Tagged ‘sxsw’
Biodegradable Glitter Partnership for Born Just Right
It is so exciting to bring Born Just Right into new partnerships and our latest is super shiny. Ever since Jordan invented Project Unicorn, we’ve heard the concerns about the pollution caused by glitter. I started researching on biodegradable options. There are a couple of companies working on environmentally-friendly products but there’s only one that…
Read More +A Whirlwind of Activities + New Events
Travel, work, school, activities, friends, and family… That’s how we are filling our time. We are trying to continue building Born Just Right while also trying to keep up with the many things life is handing us. None of these are bad things! We’re thrilled to have a chance to grow awareness about Born Just…
Read More +Born Just Right Pitches SXSW 2018
The last time I talked about disability on a panel at South by Southwest (better known at SXSW) was back in 2012. It was a fabulous conversation that helped me see how technology might be used to help bridge the information gaps between the many different disability communities. As I’ve grown with Jordan, we’ve seen…
Read More +3D Printing with Wonder Woman Power
The Born Just Right community is a stunning group of people. We are from all parts of the world. We have some type of touchpoint in the special needs world – especially limb differences. It’s given us a chance to peek into some amazing developments: From brain research on limb different adults to the growing…
Read More +The conversations we didn't have at BlogHer's Special Needs Mini-Con
I am honored to be a part of the special needs world. This blog’s focus has given me opportunities to help moderate and foster conversations for a number of different BlogHer special needs events through the years. I have met remarkable people. I learned so many things. I’m honored the BlogHer staff has consistently trusted…
Read More +Apps You Can Use (Lessons from SXSW)
It’s almost two weeks since I returned from attending the South by Southwest (SXSW) Interactive conference in Austin, Texas. It’s a conference I’ve attended for at least seven years but I’m starting to lose track. I always find inspiration from the event for my job and for Born Just Right. Two years ago, my friends…
Read More +A gift for your support
I’m speaking on my local NPR affiliate on Monday about the Born Just Right community. I’m proud of the relationships we’ve built and touched by the number of people who reach out and want to connect. I plan to talk a bit about my vision after attending SXSW. If you’re really curious, the audio from…
Read More +Uniting the special needs world
As a member of the special needs community, I’ve learned a lot. I’ve learned there are SO many different types. I’ve learned there are so many different support resources. I’ve also learned there are so many different sectors of the special needs world that many of us do not connect or share our intel. I…
Read More +Incredible things happen when you ask
Yesterday was finally the day for me to host a panel brainstorm at SXSW in Austin, TX. Thanks to your support and the love of many, Kate Canterbury (also known as @guavalicious) and Robert Rummel-Hudson (who wrote the book Schuyler’s Monster: A Father’s Journey with his Wordless Daughter) joined me to discuss what can be…
Read More +Before SXSW, I need your help (If the tech world could help special needs)
I’m on a quest. It’s been a long standing quest to use technology and help the special needs world. My relationship with the tech world started long before Jordan was born. But thanks to my comfort inside this space and the growing ways to communicate with you, it helped me build Born Just Right. In…
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