Dec 7, 2016 | boundaries, compassion, Disabilitiy, Disability and Relationships, Engaged, Helping people with disabilities, inclusion, power of touch, premature babies |
It’s something I don’t talk about often. Because it is both awkward and not easily understood. As a person affected by cerebral palsy, an advocate, and a teacher in various respects, I often find myself writing about issues that affect people with...Oct 14, 2016 | Advocacy, communicating respect, compassion, Disabilitiy, Disability Blogs, disability humor, doctors, inclusion, Laughter, Making Changes, negative perceptions |
When I answered the phone on that Sunday evening, the person on the other end was one of the last I expected. “Lorraine, this is Charlie Y.” My intrigue grew. This man is one of the nicest people on the planet. I’ve known him for years now, he...Aug 1, 2016 | communicaiton, communicating respect, Deaf, disability etiquette, empowering language, handicapped, how to help, inclusion, Making Changes, negative perceptions, Parking Signs, Power Wheelchairs, Quotes, What some people don't think about |
Words have always been extremely important to me. Well, the right ones, anyway. Mark Twain said it best when he said: “The difference between the right word and almost the right word is like the difference between lightning and a lightning bug.” I have found that...Jun 22, 2016 | Engaged, Freedom, Friends, how to help, inclusion, loneliness |
I wish I could take credit for the concept, but I can’t. A few weeks ago I was reading a blog post that had gone viral, and the sentiment settled close to my heart. In January of 2016, Corinne Rogero wrote a post on her blog, Duly Noted, called “I Should Be Engaged.”...Mar 12, 2016 | caregivers, compassion, curb cuts, Diversity, Human Libraries, inclusion, Making people comfortable, negative perceptions, What some people don't think about |
Never judge a book by its cover. I have always liked that phrase. It reminds me that things aren’t always what they seem, and it’s a good response when people are making incorrect assumptions about me. I also appreciate the phrase because it is simple,...Feb 9, 2016 | Ableism, communicating respect, CP, disability etiquette, Facing a fear, how to help, inclusion, negative perceptions |
To The Staff in the Office Where I Had An Appointment Last Week: I won’t stand for it. I saw the look in each of your eyes as soon as I entered the office. The look of fear mixed with pity mixed with “I don’t know what to do.” I said hello and...