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“Ability Lane is a book that approaches a variety of Disability subjects. Writings in the book address disability history, culture, health care, and personal experiences. The subject matter is educational, informative, entertaining, intriguing and often very real-life.“
“Persons with Disabilities, I feel, are the people to lead the world down the path towards a more open communication of shared knowledge and information. We represent every single race, class, gender, culture and ability around the world. We have seen every social circumstance; from deep poverty to the achievement of Doctoral degrees and high offices. We have known stigma, outright prejudice, great love, humility, and every range of emotion you can imagine. Our spiritual values cover the entire realm of human experience. Physically, we have experienced every condition known to human kind. Our experiences, knowledge, and the information we have as individuals and communities are stunning. Who is better equipped to lead the world towards a more open and widespread sharing of that same knowledge and information so desperately needed in this world?“
“...The wealth of shared knowledge and information achieved as a result of expressions of courtesy and patience with others, enhancing the communication process, presents the ability to change the very world around us. We, as Persons with Disabilities, are in a unique position to help humanity. Let us, ´open the door,´ so to speak. Let us promote the process of sharing knowledge and information on all levels, providing an example that the world has not experienced before. Let our example help humanity to grow, and improve, so that all will benefit.“
Thomas Weiss, M.A. is a graduate of Antioch University Seattle’s Whole Systems Design program and Western Washington University, where he completed his undergraduate work. During his studies at Antioch University Seattle he completed Independent Studies related to Disability History and Culture, as well as other Disability-Related topics. Organizational Psychology subjects to include Transformational Leadership, Human Behavior, Management of Change, and Trauma and Healing of Organizations comprised a portion of his graduate degree that nearly equaled a minor study. While at Western Washington University, Thomas completed studies related to Race, Class, Gender, and Disability Culture. Writing courses of varying nature were accomplished as well. Studies on the subjects of Society and the Individual, and Humanities were a large portion of the degree requirements at what the students call, “Western.” Thomas lives in Colorado Springs with Wendy in a house that is very near Fountain, Colorado. They have three cats, and enjoy a quiet life. Thomas continues to enjoy writing and assisting others, while Wendy is a Medical-Surgical Nurse with a dozen years experience and pursues her vocation. Thomas and Wendy have cared for many Persons with Disabilities and Seniors over the years.
