It’s practically summer. And for some the temperatures are already there. Summer brings outdoor festivals and changes. If you are like me, you don’t let anything get in your way. Including outdoor festivals that don’t always think about all of their possible ticket buyers. Those that do take everyone into consideration reap the rewards. Here’s a [...]
Read MoreWhat employer would deny that they want hard workers that want to work? None that I know of, except if it comes to people with disabilities. This Job Search article is great in pointing out facts and myths. During this great month of March it is good to take another look at this topic. Another reason to [...]
Read MoreI know it’s a few days after Christmas, but this message I wrote several years ago needs to be seen again. Enjoy for those who have not read it before. Dear Santa, Watching the large flakes of snow falling, Christmas music playing on the CD player and a simulated fireplace going on my PC I [...]
Read MoreLet’s say I take things for granted, like you. So often I will write about helping people with disabilities. Sometimes I may mention a way or two to help. Today I’m going to give you 12 ways! 12: Some people may have very physical needs for daily activity. Currently family or personal care attendants may [...]
Read MoreMany times I am asked, what is it like to have a disability. It’s tough trying to explain it to someone without. This weekend, mother nature is helping in an explanation. Cancellations, road closures, dome collapsing all have disabled movement in the mid-west and the northeast. As I write this the NFL is trying to [...]
Read MoreOctober has been an interesting month of activity. One with challenges that kept coming up. I wondered at one point, what next? Early in the month, my car’s transmission just up and failed. The timing couldn’t have been worse. It was the same week I was to travel many places and speak about the passion [...]
Read MoreSit in different restaurants and you’ll get different responses from the waiters and waitresses. One might be having a bad day and will bark out, “What do you want?” Another might just be working to pay the bills and will sigh, “What will you have?” While still another will wear a smile, come over to [...]
Read MoreTraveling with a disability whether it is a cane, walker or wheelchair, you do lose a certain amount of spontaneity. You don’t have the ability to just get up and go, literally. So to make the trip enjoyable for yourself and those that you are traveling with, organization is the key, humor and good moods [...]
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