I always frustrate my family around Christmas time. I never know what to ask for, and I always say I’m content with what I have. That is true. But it doesn’t help the people that want to buy me gifts. …
“This act does something important for American business, though — and remember this: You’ve called for new sources of workers. Well, many of our fellow citizens with disabilities are unemployed. They want to work, and they can work, and this …
Observations From Below: NDEAM – The Celebration Continues Read more »
So far, I really enjoy having seats on the NC Council on Developmental Disabilities (NCCDD) as well as on the board for Disability Rights North Carolina (DRNC). Both of these positions allow me to see and talk about important developments …
Observations From Below: Celebrating National Disability Employment Awareness Month Read more »
I had a whole other blog planned for this week, but my mom brought up an article from my college newspaper that I would like to add my two cents. My journalism teacher and long-time advisor to The Guilfordian, Jeff …
Observations From Below: When the Student is Ready, the Teacher will Appear Read more »
I recently had an experience at my church. A couple of weeks ago, before the service began, one of the church officials put his hand on my head (a gesture usually found to be against disability protocol). He began to …
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 …
I am often asked if I could be cured, would I choose to be cured? The reason I hesitate to answer is that it is a complicated one. I am securely on the fence, but don’t mistake that for ambivalence. …
A friend of mine recently wanted me to write about staying optimistic. I hate plastic bags with the built in zipper closures. I detest dropping things, as I can’t pick them up. I abhor when things like the T.V. remote …
Observations From Below: Always Look On the Bright Side of Life Read more »
“I’m starting with the man in the mirror I’m asking him to change his ways And no message could have been any clearer If you want to make the world a better place Take a look at yourself, and then …
Observations From Below: The Kid in the Purple Wheelchair Read more »
I bet you didn’t know that I had a superhero name. My youngest family member named me “Automan.” He is 3 and was naming the genders of other family members. When he got to me he unprompted deemed me Automan. …