What a week it has been since I last blogged. I’ve experienced a rollercoaster of emotions, along with the rest of the country. We had headline-making shootings on three consecutive nights, not to mention what has happened on a “smaller” …
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This past Sunday, like many other people, I watched the NBA Finals. I saw a special commercial for Father’s Day from Fitbit, featuring a father who was running while pushing his son in a wheelchair. The two athletes featured in …
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Batman has his utility belt, James Bond has Q, and Supercrips like me often rely on assistive technology. Assistive Technology is any item, equipment, or software program that is used to increase, maintain, or improve the functional capabilities of persons …
It is well understood that the relationship between siblings is often a strong and unique bond. Sometimes you hate them and the other times you love them. Even though I don’t technically have any siblings, I have a large and …
To get autobiographical, as a disability advocate, I wish I were born sooner, so that I could help in the major advocacy that came before my generation’s time. Looking closely at today, I might still get my chance. In many …
In part one of my blog called “Presidents Past and Future,” I criticized Republicans for making some mistakes on the campaign trail around disability and people with disabilities. In no way am I suggesting that there isn’t time for them …
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Several of the presidential candidates this year have talked about political revolutions or changes that their presidency would bring. The theme of change and hope is not new. I would love to see the candidates court voters with disabilities, the …
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Psychologists Langer and Rodin determined in the late ‘70s that people lived longer when they were given the ability to sustain a sense of personal control. Some care providers forget that the same things that apply to all people also …
“There are as many forms of love as there are moments in time.” — Jane Austin A lot of my friends are having romantic relationships, getting married, having kids, etc., so the topic is on my mind. Everyone says love …
Are you sitting down? I am, but I am not, in fact, a blond headed woman with outstretched arms. If you’re confused, you wouldn’t be the first one. When my blog called, “The Dark Side of Inspiration,” was published, the …
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