Mitch’s Blog
Transcending Labels Book: New Edition Focused on Broader Reach and Impact
The Transcending Labels book is returning this March in a powerful second edition, with the objective of making a meaningful impact on the special needs community across the country. With the help of my wonderful publisher, Marya Sherron, several enhancements are...
Greatness is Never Achieved Alone
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...
Defying the Odds with Down Syndrome
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,...
Sunday Morning Short: Down Syndrome Association Golf Outing
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
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...
Transcending Labels: “Treat Him the Same”
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,...
