by Carmen G. Farrell | Mar 31, 2026 | Uncategorized
Hi everyone, I’m writing to let you know that I’ll be taking a short break from the blog starting today. I’m heading in for some scheduled hand surgery to fix a little issue that’s been holding me back. I’ll be needing a few weeks to rest, recover, and let my...
by Carmen G. Farrell | Mar 13, 2026 | Uncategorized
3-minute read A Personal Story: Nonspeaking Communication in Public Spaces My recent Globe & Mail article turned a personal lens on the idea that disability is created in how we treat each other. If you missed the article, visit my publications link. When we...
by Carmen G. Farrell | Feb 27, 2026 | Uncategorized
In an elementary classroom where peer‑led inclusion guides daily interactions, the whole school becomes a place of transformative, genuine kindness. From Pink Shirt Days to Real-World Inclusion This week, there’s been a lot of talk about pink shirt days and raising...
by Carmen G. Farrell | Feb 13, 2026 | Uncategorized
Peer‑led inclusion is the catalyst that turns a classroom from a collection of individuals into a supportive community. When schools prioritize peer‑led inclusion, they shift the focus from trying to change a child’s behaviours to reshaping the surrounding...
by Carmen G. Farrell | Jan 30, 2026 | Uncategorized
The Noisy Public Landscape and Ges’s Communication Strategy Understanding the social model of disability and mattering in public spaces helps us see how ordinary interactions can become disabling. When Ges (“Jess”) navigates public spaces like building lobbies,...
