Jan 25, 2018 | Ableism, cerebral palsy, Disabilitiy, Diversity, people with disabilities |
There has been a debate going on within the disability community for many years now. Should only actors with disabilities play the roles of characters with disabilities or is it okay if actors without disabilities play the role of someone experiencing a disabling...Dec 22, 2017 | Accommodations, cerebral palsy, dance, Disabilitiy, Down Syndrome, inclusion, negative perceptions, overcoming challenges |
“People with disabilities have been in the shadows for far too long,” Amy Wright said as she was accepting the award for being CNN’s 2017 hero of the year. “But no more!” In my book, Amy Wright is truly a hero in every sense of the word. She and her husband Ben have...Nov 26, 2017 | caregivers, cerebral palsy, Disabilitiy, service dogs |
When I went to Home Depot several years back and bought the peach tree that is now planted in my front yard, I was told that it would take many years before that tree would produce edible peaches. I didn’t care. I’ve enjoyed watching it grow, and I...Oct 16, 2017 | Ableism, boundaries, caregivers, cerebral palsy, communication, Deaf, Disabilitiy, Helping people with disabilities, What some people don't think about |
There is a beautiful movement on Facebook and Twitter right now and it seems to have gained momentum in the last few days. Women are being encouraged to post the phrase “Me Too” as a status on their wall if they have ever been sexually abused or harassed in any way....Oct 3, 2017 | Ableism, Advocacy, caregivers, cerebral palsy, Disabilitiy, Government benefits, Physical therapy, premature babies |
In the late night hours of October 3rd, 1968, my mom went into labor. With me. It caught everyone off guard because I wasn’t due for another ten weeks or so. But, I guess even then, my stubborn streak showed itself as I made my way into the world early the next...Aug 15, 2017 | cerebral palsy, changing perspectives, Disabilitiy, Family, inclusion, Independence, Making people comfortable, negative perceptions, Television, The Cerebral Palsy Foundation |
At first, I wasn’t sure what to think. In my experience, usually when t.v. shows are made about people with disabilities simply living their lives they tend to be sickeningly drippy. Think Tiny Tim meets Superman. Get the picture? Most shows I have seen tend to...