Jun 21, 2017 | Ableism, caregivers, choices, Disabilitiy, Government Programs, Medicaid, Ms. Wheelchair America pageant, negative perceptions |
It was a promise that I made a long time ago, and even if it is uncomfortable sometimes and might go against my grain, it is a promise that I intend to keep. July 28th, 2007 was a good day for me. I had spent the previous week at the Ms. Wheelchair America pageant and...Jun 11, 2017 | can do, Deaf, Disabilitiy, Hard of Hearing, negative perceptions, Sign Language |
It’s a subject I have thought about often. A few months ago, I even wrote a blog post about the whole thing. To say I am not a fan of the word “inspirational” as it relates to people with disabilities is like saying a glacier is a small piece of ice. So, for the...Jun 1, 2017 | changing perspectives, Disabilitiy, negative perceptions, people with disabilities, Philosophy, What some people don't think about |
Most people close to me know that in the last few months I have been working on my first book. It has been a true labor of love because the information within it is what I am sincerely passionate about. This journey has been full of frustration, laughter, tears and...May 12, 2017 | caregivers, cerebral palsy, changing perspectives, communicating respect, Disabilitiy, Disability Blogs, disability etiquette, disability humor, empowering language, Government Programs, Helping people with disabilities, inclusion, power of touch |
When I started my blog almost five years ago, I was because I wanted a way to articulate some of the things I was going through. Living with various diagnoses is challenging on the best of days, and can be frustrating and discouraging on the days that are not so good....May 3, 2017 | Ableism, Accessibility, cerebral palsy, choices, Disabilitiy, disability etiquette |
The interaction took place several years ago and probably lasted less than a full minute, but it left an impression on me so intense that it is never far from my thoughts these days. A former caregiver and I took a trip on a Saturday to a town about 45 minutes away...