Nov 5, 2014 | Attitudes, changing perspectives, communicating respect, disability etiquette, Education, empowering language, how to help, Irony, Kids, negative perceptions |
I can do something most people can’t. I can be part of a magic trick. Many might think that is kind of cool, but I hate it. Well, that isn’t exactly accurate. I will paint a clearer picture. If Take my aversion to lima beans and black olives. and then...
Aug 30, 2014 | Accommodations, Attitudes, communicating respect, Disabilitiy, disability etiquette, empowering language, Governor Cuomo, handicapped, Lessons, negative perceptions, Parking Signs, Physical therapy |
According to a story on Yahoo news, about a month ago New York Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a bill that will update the logo on signs designating spaces for people with disabilities and remove the word “handicapped” from them as well. I have said for a long time that...
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...
