Oct 2, 2014 | Ableism, Attitudes, boundaries, choices, communicating respect, disability etiquette, negative perceptions, Walking, What some people don't think about |
I have to admit I did a double-take. When I heard the story a few weeks ago on my news feed on Facebook, I thought somebody was kidding. Kanye West stopped his concert because two of the fans there would not stand up during part of the performance What? That is...Sep 22, 2014 | Ableism, Attitudes, Beginnings, changing perspectives, communicating respect, Disabilitiy, Family, Friends, kids with disabilities, negative perceptions, premature babies |
My line of thinking about this subject is different than most. Not very popular. Outside the norm. But I believe it with every fiber of my being, and I don’t see that changing anytime soon. My dance instructor is a good friend of mine who supports me in ways...Oct 7, 2013 | Ableism, Accommodations, ADA, Attitudes, Disabilitiy, Health, Making people comfortable, What some people don't think about, Wheelchair |
It is time to own up to it. I have a one track mind. No, it is not in the gutter. And I don’t see issues in the world as black or white, good or bad, right or wrong. I see the world as accessible or inaccessible. Maybe it’s from having a lifelong disability and...Sep 7, 2013 | Ableism, Following Dreams, Physical therapy, Sports |
It wasn’t just a day to celebrate, but also to remember; a day to look back and reflect on how far our nation had come. Several days ago marked the fiftieth anniversary of the “I Have a Dream” speech. On August 28, 1963, Martin Luther King Jr. said “In a sense, we...Jul 21, 2012 | Ableism, Attitudes, choices, communicating respect, Family, Good Decisions, Making people comfortable, What some people don't think about |
I was frustrated to no end. I got a call on Thursday afternoon from my mother. I was out and about getting my hair cut and running errands, so she left a message on my cell. “Call me back as soon as you can,” she said. “I have some news that you are...Jul 11, 2012 | Ableism, boundaries, communicating respect, doctors, Education, Health, hospitals, medical emergencies, negative perceptions |
A couple of days ago, I spent the evening in the emergency room. Let me just say that when a stone takes up residence in my kidney, and then invites all his friends to the party, it just isn’t any fun for me. A new caregiver of mine was keeping me company. In...