Nov 22, 2016 | communication, Disabilitiy, Dogs, Get To Know Me |
I’ve always liked the concept behind nicknames. That certain people call you names different than you were given at birth, out of love and affection. I’ve had plenty over the years. Some are embarrassing from when I was small. Nope, not even going there. They are...Nov 16, 2016 | accessible routes, Attitudes, can do, Disabilitiy, disability humor, Independence, Laughter, Lessons, Making people comfortable, overcoming challenges |
Back in 1988, I was a brand spankin’ new college sophomore, still a little naive about the way the world worked, and pretty solid in the conviction that the way I had always done things was the only way that made sense. It was a Saturday morning in the Spring,...Nov 9, 2016 | Ableism, America, Attitudes, Beginnings, CP, Disabilitiy, Facing a fear, Free Speech, Freedom, Friends, Medicaid, Medicare, Questions |
This is why I am frightened. Actually, the word “terrified’ might be more accurate. Although I am a bit embarrassed to admit this, I confess that I have paid more attention to this election and the events leading up to it than I have any other election...Nov 5, 2016 | Attitudes, boundaries, choices, communicating respect, compassion, Disabilitiy, disability etiquette, Get To Know Me, Learning to let go, negative perceptions, What some people don't think about |
A caregiver and I were out and about running errands one afternoon a few years ago and decided to stop in a restaurant for lunch before heading home. Looking the hostess in the eye, I said that we needed a table for two. She ignored me. It was not until my caregiver...Oct 31, 2016 | choices, communicating respect, Disabilitiy, negative perceptions, people with disabilities, Society, What some people don't think about, Wheelchair |
It was a pretty weird thing to forget, especially since I had checked my packing list no less than a gazillion times. On a road trip last spring break, I realized about five hours away from home that I had neglected to bring my wheelchair cushion. How can that happen?...