Sep 16, 2020 | Advocacy, cerebral palsy, Disabled Sports, Facing a fear, high School, hospitals, Laughter, Laughter,, overcoming challenges |
For as long as I can remember, one of the ways that my family and I have dealt with my disability was through the use of humor. It was a way to lighten things up and a reminder to me that, while my circumstances could be difficult at times, there were far more tragic...
Mar 16, 2020 | ADA, America, Facing a fear, Good Decisions, Health, Sign Language, What some people don't think about |
I am a big fan of the Americans with Disabilities Act for a couple of reasons. The first is pretty obvious. It is a law that “levels the playing field’ for people with disabilities in several areas of our lives. The second reason is one that not too many...
Dec 31, 2019 | Dogs, Facing a fear, Grief, service dogs |
I have some thoughts about the coming decade, but I could not solidify them enough to make them into a post. So, stay tuned for that. 🙂 For now, the following is my latest submission to Chicken Soup for the Soul. The theme of the book is self-care. I know that July...
Jan 6, 2018 | caregivers, Disabilitiy, Facing a fear, Independence |
“It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives...
Sep 20, 2017 | can do, caregivers, choices, Disabilitiy, Facing a fear, Finding Your Voice, Independence |
It’s no secret that things have been rough for me lately. Not only have I had to face one of my biggest fears, but I have been surrounded by it. Having to go through an agency to meet my caregiving needs instead of being able to hire people independently goes against...
Sep 11, 2017 | caregivers, Disabilitiy, Facing a fear, Independence, Making Changes |
It is something I vowed that I would never do again. There have been too many bad experiences in the past. And besides, it takes away my power. Some of my humanity might even be at risk. I have hired and managed my own team of caregivers for more than 31 years, and I...
