Oct 25, 2019 | caregivers, cerebral palsy, Disabilitiy, driving, Independence |
I know that I’ve lived with my disability for more than fifty years now, so one would think I would be used to my circumstances. For the most part, that is true. I would be the first to tell you that it takes two transfers to get me in and out of bed. One to go...Aug 29, 2019 | Beginnings, cerebral palsy, Diversity, Family, inclusion, Wheelchair |
The following is from my book “More the Same than Different: What I Wish People Knew About Respecting and Including People with Disabilities.” The book is available on Amazon. The shrill of the phone ringing in my dorm room during the predawn hours of that...Jul 30, 2019 | Accessibility, Accommodations, ADA, Advocacy, inclusion, Independence, kids with disabilities, Walking |
There has been a lot going on in my life recently, and consequently, I am a few days behind. On July 26th, I “celebrated” an anniversary of sorts. The 29th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act being signed into law....May 15, 2019 | Dogs, service dogs |
It was a typical weekday evening, after dinner, and I was in my office doing some writing when the phone rang. “Lorraine, this is Tom Leibl.” I could hear the smile in his voice, which was matched by my own. My vet is one of my favorite people. “Hey Dr. Tom, what’s...