Apr 4, 2019 | Ableism, caregivers, Love, overcoming challenges |
Do you know how sometimes there is an issue that is in your head and you just can’t let it go? That can be nerve-wracking at times, but to me, it also means that the issue is important. The following issue is one of those for me. In the middle of March, Dr. Phil...Apr 1, 2019 | Accessibility, Attitudes, cerebral palsy, communicating respect, kids with disabilities, Laughter, |
In the summer of 1990, I did something that forced me out of my comfort zone. I had just graduated with a Bachelor of Science in English from Emporia State University and I was planning on pursuing a Master’s in Rehabilitation Counseling at the same school, but...Mar 30, 2019 | Ableism, Accessibility, Advocacy, cerebral palsy, Discrimination, Diversity, people with disabilities |
It’s one of the hardest lessons I’ve had to swallow. That there is a difference between reality and how things should be. It makes sense in my head that if I treat my caregivers well and accommodate them to the best of my ability, then nobody will quit without notice,...Mar 20, 2019 | Advocacy, Attitudes, caregivers, Disability and Relationships, negative perceptions |
I know a whole lot of people in my hometown that say that Jayhawk basketball gets them through the winter. And for those folks, I can see it. But I haven’t ever had a fabulous time watching other people play sports. Instead, I have something else that gets me through...Mar 9, 2019 | Deaf, inclusion, Sign Language |
For many years now, I have had the privilege of talking to various classes of college students about all things disability. Usually, the audience is students who happen to be going into some type of helping profession. At those times I talk about empowerment and...