April 1, 2012
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Making eye contact is harder for some. Even in a job interview it is hard to maintain good eye contact. However, is this always a good thing? Eye communications is important no matter where you are. It says a lot … Continue reading
February 12, 2012
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Here comes a day where many feel you must go out somewhere with someone special. I agree. But what about any limitations, stares or the dreaded question of who are you going with? Short answer is, whoever and wherever I … Continue reading
November 20, 2011
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The point of view you take on your own needs is pretty easy to comprehend because you go through them every day. Getting up, getting dressed, going to work, and so on. Need is easy to see from your own … Continue reading
October 30, 2011
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As Disability Employment Awareness Month comes to a close I wanted to add in a few things to consider if you as a business owner or human resources representative might consider. All businesses hate turnover because it involves spending more … Continue reading
October 2, 2011
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Let’s admit it right away, having a family member with a disability is shocking. There, it’s been said. Now we can recognize them for who they already are: a family member. Nothing has a stronger bond than family, or at … Continue reading
September 17, 2011
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You see it is easy to focus on what one can’t do. It’s harder to find out what you are really capable of. Starting October 1st and running a full week, Celebrating Abilities is sponsoring the “Faces Of Abilities”. These … Continue reading
August 14, 2011
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North Carolina is in the middle of a big decision. High School football season is upon us again. The North Carolina High School Athletic Association ruled that 19-year-old Brett Bowden can no longer participate in practices or games as a member of the team … Continue reading
February 26, 2011
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With our fast paced society and challenges that may try to get in the way, our continued attention to a task at hand is hard to maintain, even if you don’t have Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) or ADHD. Here’s some … Continue reading
November 10, 2010
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Bugs Bunny once had a wild gorilla chasing him around. Being a resourceful rabbit, he pulled out a music box and started playing music. Even at the first note, the gorilla stopped in his tracks and was calm. Music has … Continue reading
August 8, 2010
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I know I had an interesting childhood: When I was born, the doctor came out to the waiting room and said to my father “I’m very sorry. We did everything we could, but he pulled through.” My mother had morning … Continue reading
July 25, 2010
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Sit 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 … Continue reading
June 4, 2010
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Virtual Helping Hands and a coalition of community volunteers are proud to announce Helen Keller Day in Second Life. Named for a true innovator in accessibility, Helen Keller Day is a community-event that explores how …
April 21, 2010
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Walking into the room, fifty eyes were staring at me. The teacher told me to take a seat as she resumed taking roll call. All summer I had waited for this day, but when it finally arrived, I was scared … Continue reading
April 18, 2010
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What do you get when you take a dream, add in a pinch of creative willpower, and a dash of financial support? A place designed and run for everyone. Morgan’s Wonderland in San Antonio, Texas, is the world’s first ultra … Continue reading
December 31, 2009
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Scanning the sheet on the wall, I looked for my name to see what my score was. Leaning over the shoulder of someone else, I saw my name. My heart raced as I followed my name across the computer printout … Continue reading