Christine E. Staple Ebanks

Author, Dynamic speaker, and Parent-professional advocate

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Christine E. Staple Ebanks is the mother of four children, including Nathan, who was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at nine months old. Her lived experience raising her son—and becoming a problem-solver when his complex, holistic needs challenged existing systems—became the foundation for her work as an award-winning, best-selling author, parent-professional advocate, global change maker, speaker, and contributing writer for Mélange Magazine. She has also contributed to other publications, including National Organization for Human Services

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Tidbits July 15, 2026

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Tidbits July 01, 2026

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Tidbits June 15, 2026

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Tidbits June 01, 2026

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Tidbits May 15, 2026

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Who is accessibility really for?

Accessibility is often framed as something designed for a specific group of people. It is discussed as an add-on, a feature, or a response to a need that sits outside the norm. But that framing raises a question worth examining more closely. Who is accessibility really for? Most people move through the world assuming it was

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Christine E. Staple Ebanks