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For years, The Understanding Magazine has been INCIGHT’s most powerful platform for sharing stories that inspire and connect. Now, we’re thrilled to bring you The Understanding Digital — your online hub for everything INCIGHT.
Here, you’ll find the heart of our mission in action:
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Changing Hearts & Minds through powerful stories and perspectives
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Leveraging Obstacles to reveal resilience and creativity
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Unlocking Potential for people of all abilities


From "Living in a Van" to "VIP": Kevin Glenn's Vocational Rehab Experience
When Kevin Glenn went to his local Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) office in 2011, his life was in shambles, both personally and professionally.
He struggled to hold down jobs and have healthy relationships. For a few years, he didn’t have stable housing and was sleeping on friends’ couches or in a van.
“I was at rock bottom. I didn’t know what to do.” Said Kevin, who lives in the small eastern Oregon town of Enterprise.
He had no idea he was living with mental health condi


A Cut Above: Annette Mendoza Perseveres with Goodwill's Services
Pictured above, Annette Mendoza (right) with her Goodwill Job Coach, Tiffani McConnell (left) in front of JOANN Fabrics Annette Mendoza...


A Package Deal: The Link Between Physical and Mental Health
We really shouldn’t treat mental health differently than physical health. The truth is, they’re connected. One’s a foundation, and the...


INCIGHT Founding Story
A journey which began over twenty years ago, the passion behind INCIGHT’s creation has been driven by a belief in the potential of people...


Seeing the Invisible: the Hidden Diversity in the Room
Diversity’s a great thing. People seem to think that diversity is just about the visible things like skin color or sex, but it’s not....


Access to Good Jobs for All
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month , which brings light to the work INCIGHT does all year long. From the very...


Reflecting on 20 Years
Twenty years is a milestone which can be hard to wrap your head around. Two decades packed full of successes, growth, perseverance and...


Mobility Support Solutions: Helping You Keep Moving
As someone who has been to all of the world’s seven continents, including Antarctica, and 69 countries, Jim Speer is not one who is about...


INCIGHT Scholar Feature
INCIGHT Scholar Kelcie Laube is currently pursuing an Associates of Applied Science degree in Horse Management at Linn Benton Community College. She will graduate in the Spring of 2025 and plans to continue building upon her experiences working in the industry. She ultimately dreams about opening a horse stable one day to “share the joys she has found with a life around horses.” Kelcie was first introduced to horse-riding when she was only three months old. Her mother rememb


All the Light We Cannot See
All the Light We Cannot See is an adaptation of Anthony Doerr's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel of the same name. Set during World War II,...


Inclusive Higher Education
Little-known and less understood, the Office of Disability Services is an integral part of providing an inclusive learning environment...


Leveraging Perspective Awareness
INCIGHT has been shifting perspectives and unlocking potential and possibilities for people experiencing disabilities for over 20 years....


Alex Foos: Little Person, Big Impact
Quotes in this article have been edited for clarity There’s a recent Hollywood movie, The Boys In The Boat , that draws strong emotions...


Traveling with a Disability
If you have a disability, you’ll likely feel tempted to stay in your geo - graphic “comfort zone,” where your doctor, therapist, and...


Saying YES to Life: the Karen Gaffney Story
It’s a typical spring day in the Pacific Northwest, a light breeze, sun peeking through the clouds with a chance of rain. A crowd begins...


Crossing a Fine Line
Accommodations. At one time or another, we’ll all need them, whether it’s in school, the workplace, or in our everyday life—anyone can...


Social Situations and Disclosing a Disability
Have you ever experienced a new life event that made you feel nervous about disclosing your disability? New work friends? Recently moved...


Rabbit Behind Us, Dragon Before Us
It’s the end of 2023. Pop the bubbly. Cue up Auld Lang Syne. Turn the page. Bring on 2024. There are many realities to confront with the...


INCIGHT Scholar Feature: Adrian Manriquez
We are excited to share that INCIGHT Scholar Adrian Manriquez will be graduating with a Doctorate in Psychology from PSU in May of 2024....


Making Generational Waves: disability stigma throughout my life
In the current year, people with disabilities are still striving to have the equal rights & social treatment enjoyed by able-bodied...


Gardening Our Minds
In a way, our minds are kind of like gardens. The various things growing there represent our attitudes and beliefs, and they need the...


Getting to the Root of Stigma
The heartbeat of our work at INCIGHT has always been about breaking down the barriers which keep those with disabilities from being able...


10 Tips to Fight Negative Thinking
Picture this: you’re sitting at home, minding your own business, when suddenly some negative thought pops into your head. You ignore it,...


Expecting Great Contributions
At a recent meeting with support- ers of INCIGHT, I explained what I knew about the name of our organization. INCIGHT is a portmanteau,...
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