Jun 1, 2017 | changing perspectives, Disabilitiy, negative perceptions, people with disabilities, Philosophy, What some people don't think about |
Most people close to me know that in the last few months I have been working on my first book. It has been a true labor of love because the information within it is what I am sincerely passionate about. This journey has been full of frustration, laughter, tears and...
Apr 22, 2017 | Advocacy, compassion, Disabilitiy, Get To Know Me, how to help, Mental Illness, negative perceptions, Psychiatric Diagnosis |
The question usually comes from good friends, at a time when I am struggling. They want to know how to help me the most. What is it like to have a psychiatric diagnosis? It’s like there is a dark cloud following me all the time. It isn’t always directly...
Mar 28, 2017 | Accommodations, Advocacy, Attitudes, dance, Disabilitiy, Get To Know Me, negative perceptions, service dogs |
Special. The word warms my heart in many ways. Except when it is used in the context of my disability. Then it kind of drives me crazy. Maybe it’s the label. When I was in school, I was mainstreamed. It was decided very early that it would not be appropriate for...
Mar 17, 2017 | Ableism, Advocacy, changing perspectives, communicating respect, Disabilitiy, negative perceptions |
Nobody could have predicted it. In the last few weeks, the phrase has become nothing short of common. “She was warned, nevertheless, she persisted.” It was a quote from Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell when he was asked about shutting down Elizabeth...
Jan 11, 2017 | Ableism, Advocacy, America, communicating respect, compassion, Disabilitiy, Helping people with disabilities, how to help, inclusion, negative perceptions |
I had to think about it. For a while. Since I don’t have cable, I didn’t watch the Golden Globe awards in real time last Sunday night. But several of my friends sent me the video of Meryl Steep’s speech and asked me my opinion. And after a few days of watching the...
Dec 22, 2016 | Advocacy, cerebral palsy, changing perspectives, CP, Disabilitiy, Disabled Sports, inclusion, Independence, Journey, negative perceptions |
When I was a senior in high school, I was in a kick ass creative writing class. The woman who taught it had also taught me junior English and I liked her immensely. In fact, thanks to Facebook, we are still in touch today. We have always had a nice connection. One of...
