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Bringing Visibility to Invisible Disabilities

One man's journey

Autism
What Exactly Is Inclusion?

Russell Lehmann on September 5, 2023

Knowing that we are being included does not necessarily equate to the feeling of being included.

Knowing that we are being included does not necessarily equate to the feeling of being included.

Autism brings joy
Autism
Yes, Autism Is a Disability

Russell Lehmann on July 31, 2023

Personal Perspective: Some prefer to think of autism as simply a different way of thinking, instead of a disability. Here's why I consider that a slippery slope.

Personal Perspective: Some prefer to think of autism as simply a different way of thinking, instead of a disability. Here's why I consider that a slippery slope.

Autism
What Does Autism Really Look Like?

Russell Lehmann on August 24, 2022

Personal Perspective: Autism is celebrated by many today as just " a different way of thinking," but what about the struggle that takes place behind these platitudes?

Personal Perspective: Autism is celebrated by many today as just " a different way of thinking," but what about the struggle that takes place behind these platitudes?

Lehmann speaking at the 2019 Autism Investor Summit.
Autism
Why I Hate Autism Awareness Month

Russell Lehmann on March 23, 2021

People should be able to hear "autism" and think of an autistic individual as just a regular human who may need some additional supports and services.

People should be able to hear "autism" and think of an autistic individual as just a regular human who may need some additional supports and services.

Anxiety
When Invisible Disabilities and Police Collide

Russell Lehmann on February 24, 2021

When I train police and describe to them the worst of my meltdowns, I am often met with: “If I didn't know you, I would think you were high on drugs.”

When I train police and describe to them the worst of my meltdowns, I am often met with: “If I didn't know you, I would think you were high on drugs.”