Take The Time To Listen.

Take The Time To Listen.

Sponsored by Alvord Taylor

I have spent a lot of time with people in the “different abilities community.”

People we used to label disabled are not really that much different than the rest of us.

But there are communication gaps, and barriers for many.

We either won’t, don’t or can’t connect with them because there are aspects about them we don’t understand.

We’re afraid to ask because we don’t know what to ask.

We work with Alvord Taylor an organization in Springfield that works with people with different abilities.

Together we’re going to start showing you, how to better communicate with these amazing people, by listening to them.

They will tell you what they need, how to react, how not to react.

When I was recently back in Oregon I met three amazing folks who we’ll start this campaign with.

Richard is the first and his video is now public.

Our hope is you will learn something about them and yourself.

And the next time you see someone or come into contact with someone like Richard, you’ll be more comfortable doing so.

From my own experience, people in the different abilities community, will warm your heart, tell you the truth and show you an aspect of humanity you’ve never experienced before.

Share the video, this blog and be part of our effort to bring all of us together.