As the year comes to a close, it’s the perfect time to pause, reflect, and plan with intention. Continuous improvement allows organizations to strengthen inclusion and accessibility, ensuring that programs, teams, and communities are more effective, equitable, and responsive. Learn how thoughtful reflection today can set the stage for meaningful impact in the year ahead.

November often feels like the start of a season of “go, do, accomplish,” yet somewhere along the way, reflection and gratitude got lost in the rush. In this post, I explore the power of pausing — how stepping back to reflect, review, and rest can create clarity, strengthen focus, and allow us to act with purpose. Whether in advocacy, leadership, or everyday work, intentional pauses are a quiet but powerful form of leadership.

Inclusive employment is more than a hiring practice—it’s a commitment to equity, opportunity, and belonging. In honor of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, we’re highlighting how organizations can put inclusion into action by creating equitable, competitive employment opportunities for people with disabilities. When we invest in access and belonging, everyone benefits.

In the disability sector, limited resources and competing priorities often push us into “either/or” thinking. But true inclusion isn’t about choosing one option over another—it’s about building a culture where collaboration, opportunity, and dignity coexist. This post explores how adopting a “both/and” mindset can strengthen partnerships, expand capacity, and create a more resilient ecosystem of support.

What started as a summer job as a camp counselor has grown into Centered Resources—a disability-led education and consulting firm shaped by the power of lived experience. From the beginning, my heart has been in building spaces of belonging, access, and opportunity. Today, we partner with organizations to design inclusive programs and professional communities where every voice is valued. I invite you to join us in centering lived experience as we elevate new ways to learn, lead, and work—together.