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...
Feb 6, 2017 | Attitudes, Deaf, Disabilitiy, Helping people with disabilities, Independence, Making people comfortable |
I’ve heard that many people do lots of cleaning in the spring. I, on the other hand, only clean my office when I can’t stand the clutter anymore. Such was the case a few weeks ago. As I was reorganizing some things on my shelves, I found a pile of old business...
Nov 16, 2016 | accessible routes, Attitudes, can do, Disabilitiy, disability humor, Independence, Laughter, Lessons, Making people comfortable, overcoming challenges |
Back in 1988, I was a brand spankin’ new college sophomore, still a little naive about the way the world worked, and pretty solid in the conviction that the way I had always done things was the only way that made sense. It was a Saturday morning in the Spring,...
Aug 8, 2016 | disability humor, Laughter, Making people comfortable |
The list of things that I like to do has always been both long and diverse. Here are a few examples. Empower people and help others feel good about themselves. Watch movies. Challenge negative perceptions. Advocate. Cook. Go for strolls on the bike trail....
Apr 17, 2016 | changing perspectives, communicating respect, CP, Education, Friends, Getting to know people, Making people comfortable, negative perceptions, Questions, Walking, What some people don't think about |
January of 1987 brought lots of changes in my life. I started college in Kansas, far away from everything familiar at the time, and it definitely took some doing to adjust to my new life. Not only was I living on my own, so to speak, without the safety net of my...
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,...