Nov 12, 2015 | Dogs, Facing a fear, faith, service dogs, smart dogs |
When it first happened, I wasn’t very concerned. My service dog Leah lost her breakfast, and because she eats too quickly and sometimes gets into things she shouldn’t in the backyard, this is not an uncommon occurrence. But when it happened a few more...Nov 5, 2015 | can do, Disability Blogs, Finding Your Voice, Get To Know Me, Journey, lessons from blogging |
When I first started my blog on July 6th, 2012, I expected, in my small way, to change the world. At first, I knew I wanted to write about my experience living with my various diagnoses. I wanted to explore both the frustration and the “fabulousness.” I...Oct 30, 2015 | costumes for amputees, costumes for people with disabilities, Halloween, overcoming challenges |
I truly admire Josh Sundquist. And no, it is not because he is a Paralympic athlete (I’ve been there) and a motivational speaker. (I’ve done some of that) The reason I admire Mr. Sundquist is more simple than that. This is a man who truly accepts who he...Oct 27, 2015 | costumes for people with disabilities, kids with disabilities, Target |
https://www.yahoo.com/parenting/priceless-target-ad-goes-viral-for-all-the-right-184054339.html Target’s latest ad for Halloween features a little girl on crutches front and center on the page, dressed as Elsa from Disney’s “Frozen.” To me,...Oct 22, 2015 | Accessibility, accessible routes, curb cuts, Freedom, Independence, What some people don't think about |
I am probably more excited than most. This plan potentially means that I can go get a cheeseburger whenever I want, and in my case, cheeseburgers mean freedom. I spent part of the afternoon on Tuesday meeting with some cool and influential people. There was Sarah...