Jul 24, 2015 | disability humor, game shows, inclusion, Laughter, What some people don't think about, Wheelchair |
“Danielle Perez, Come. On. Down! You are the next contestant on the Price is Right.” It is the phrase that everyone in the studio yearns to hear, and Ms. Perez was no different. When her bid on an item was the closest to what it actually cost, she...Apr 27, 2014 | Attitudes, Beginnings, choices, communicating respect, compassion, Disabilitiy, Education, Health, Introduction, Lessons, Questions, Wheelchair |
Dear potential caregiver, So you want to work for me? I think that is fabulous! I want this experience to be enjoyable and positive for everyone, so I thought it might be best to clarify a few things from the very beginning. I am in a pretty unique situation in that I...Feb 20, 2014 | Attitudes, Beginnings, choices, Disabilitiy, Good Decisions, Health, Independence, Making Changes, negative perceptions, Power Wheelchairs, Wheelchair |
I thought the coach from my high school who helped me train for the ParalymIpics might be disappointed. I thought my family would think I had given up. I was afraid lots of people in my life wouldn’t understand. So I resisted. For a long time. It wasn’t for...Oct 7, 2013 | Ableism, Accommodations, ADA, Attitudes, Disabilitiy, Health, Making people comfortable, What some people don't think about, Wheelchair |
It is time to own up to it. I have a one track mind. No, it is not in the gutter. And I don’t see issues in the world as black or white, good or bad, right or wrong. I see the world as accessible or inaccessible. Maybe it’s from having a lifelong disability and...Nov 2, 2012 | Attitudes, changing perspectives, choices, Lessons, overcoming challenges, Wheelchair |
It has been one of those days that I hate. Not one that has been completely horrible, (although I am not fond of those either) it has just been a day when two or three seemingly little things have been really irritating. A screw came loose on my brand new...Jul 14, 2012 | Accessibility, cerebral palsy, Government benefits, Government Programs, Medicaid, Medicare, overcoming challenges, Starting Over, Wheelchair |
Most people consider Friday the 13th to be unlucky, but in terms of my day yesterday, I must disagree. My day yesterday was better than Christmas. You see, December 25th comes around every year. But yesterday I got to do something that is only allowed every five...