Nov 2, 2012 | Attitudes, changing perspectives, choices, Lessons, overcoming challenges, Wheelchair |
It has been one of those days that I hate. Not one that has been completely horrible, (although I am not fond of those either) it has just been a day when two or three seemingly little things have been really irritating. A screw came loose on my brand new...Jul 30, 2012 | ADA, Attitudes, inclusion, Movies |
The reason I was so touched is that it treated everyone so “normally”. The movie that I saw several days ago on television struck a chord deep within me. It wasn’t a blockbuster or, to my knowledge, the winner of major academy awards. It...Jul 26, 2012 | ADA, Attitudes, can do, Diversity, Education, Helping people with disabilities, Independence, people with disabilities |
Every year I celebrate. This day fills my heart with a mixture of gratitude, awe, and not entirely inexplicable pride. It’s not my birthday or a date when I accomplished anything impressive individually. But it is a day that holds considerable significance to...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 18, 2012 | Attitudes, communicating respect, disability etiquette, empowering language, negative perceptions, What some people don't think about |
When I had a salesman come to my house this evening, I was prepared for a pitch. I was prepared for him to tell me why he thought what he was selling was necessary for my life. I was ready to listen to everything he had to say and decide for myself if I agreed with...Jul 12, 2012 | Attitudes, changing perspectives, communicating respect, compassion, definition of a hero, Get To Know Me, Heroes, high School, inclusion, Kids, Laughter, Lessons, Making people comfortable, Society, What some people don't think about |
I remember in great detail a day that I was in high school. It may seem insignificant to some. I thought it was at the time myself. But the more years I have behind me, the more I realize that an interaction I had that day just might have been one of the most...