by Mitch Stevens | Nov 24, 2024 | Transcending Labels
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...
by Mitch Stevens | Oct 27, 2024 | Transcending Labels
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,...
by Mitch Stevens | Jun 23, 2024 | Transcending Labels
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....
by Mitch Stevens | Jun 7, 2024 | Transcending Labels
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”...
by Mitch Stevens | May 23, 2024 | Transcending Labels
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,...
by Mitch Stevens | May 5, 2024 | Transcending Labels
Teaching America’s kids important values and concepts as early as possible matters to me; I hope it does to you, too. I am not going to get political here, but it seems to me that what we decide to add or subtract from our schools in terms of reading material is an...
