A series of essays by Michael Bradshaw exploring disability-related issues. They have previously been published in the Aptos Times.
| Date | Topic |
| January 2004 | Outlook for 2004 |
| February 2004 | A Busy Year has Begun |
| April 2004 | Voter Registration |
| May 2004 | Traumatic Brain Injury and Isolation |
| June 2004 | The Need for Advocacy |
| July 2004 | The "Safety Net" |
| August 2004 | Current Events |
| September 2004 | The Disability Vote |
| November 2004 | Natural Disaster Preparation |
| December 2004 | More Disaster Preparation |
| January 2005 | Reflecting on 2004, Outlook for 2005 | February 2005 | Disabilities on Television | April 2005 | Traumatic Brain Injury | June 2005 | Health Insurance | July 2005 | Health care while Traveling | November 2005 | The Transit Strike | December 2005 | Disability History |
| January 2006 | Local Issues | February 2006 | Medicare Part D | March 2006 | Living with a Disability | April 2006 | Planning for Independent Living | May 2006 | Transportation Plan Task Force | June 2006 | Get out and vote!!! | July 2006 | Does He Think He's Immortal? |