Mitch’s Blog

We all strive for greatness in one area or another, right? Whether it’s at work, in your family life, spiritually, or a combination, the objective is to improve and be great at something. No matter how hard we work, however, we cannot do it alone. I was introduced to...

In my experience, “defying the odds” is a phrase that is synonymous with individuals in the special needs and disabled communities. A few months ago, I was made aware of this story via Special Olympics Indiana’s email chain. Lloyd, a young man with Down Syndrome,...

I started my week at the Down Syndrome Association Golf Outing in my hometown of Cincinnati, OH. Mom, Dad, Lindsay—I was only there for the event and left right away, otherwise I promise I would have stopped by!! Anyway, this was my first time attending the event....

Some things never change-- and that can be a good thing. Last week I got to spend time with my friend Stephen. Steve, Maria and I went to a bagel spot in Cincinnati.  Back in high school, I tutored him during my study hall period. Every morning after “homeroom” at...

A couple of weeks ago, I wrote a short blog asking for feedback on the idea of getting concepts from Transcending Labels into schools around the country; I’d like to expand on that vision. A dream scenario for this vision would include having students read the book,...