With nature anything can and usually does happen. We can’t stop it, but we can be prepared to survive it. Every person has unique challenges as to how to prepare and what to do afterward. But it is how any of us prepare. A great website is Ready.gov that has a document for preparedness. Along [...]
Read MoreMcDonalds in a recent webcast of executives called its customer service broken. Complaints mounting of slow service and rude or unprofessional employees. What is possible to help this situation for McDonalds and other employers. Two thoughts. First is the thought of hiring more people with disabilities. If you look past the myth of it costing [...]
Read MoreAutism Awareness Month should not be sad, but this story us unfortunately true.
They want us to die: You wouldn’t believe how many people hate those of us with autism
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The adult autistic community dreads the cerulean lights of April. Another crop of anti-autistic hate sites will appear, invigorated by the artificial sunshine of that cruel spotlight. The pastel blue of Autism Awareness Month will be everywhere, together with the jigsaw piece that demeans us to the…
This is an article from last year, but wanted to share as Gary is back on the #CelebApprentice this year. http://ht.ly/jmedc
Actor Gary Busey Wins 40K for Brain Injury Center
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Actor Gary Busey joined Donald Trump’s hit TV reality show, “Celebrity Apprentice,” this season. On the episode that aired March 21st, Busey took…
Several years ago, I took this picture of footprints in the sand. I wondered who made them. Was it someone just enjoying the Florida beach? Or was it a father carrying his son from his wheelchair down to sit by the waterside. The two of them laughing and enjoying the lapping waves. This is the [...]
Read MoreHostess was a company that made really good products. Some said Twinkies could survive a nuclear winter. Their foods were unique. A personification of what it is to stand out and be proud of who, or what, you are. While some in the medical profession would say to eat in moderation, we enjoyed whenever we wanted. [...]
Read MoreAnother look at the positive power behind the word. Learn the truth about living with a disability. It’s a lot more than you think. Check out this infographic. Source: Uploaded by user via Bill on Pinterest
Read MoreNo matter how many degrees I have or experience I bring to the table, to some companies seeing a disability is a deal breaker. I’ve been to a job interview and even before it started I knew it was over. I met the owner at the front desk and we were walking back to the [...]
Read MoreIt might be just me, but I think there is a texting conspiracy going on. Cell phones and technology are easily getting into the hands of everyone. Everyone is texting while driving, walking, and going to the bathroom. (Insert sound of flushing in your mind.) But I think something bigger is behind this. With the [...]
Read MoreSign Language is great form of communication for those hard of hearing or deaf. It also can have a sense of visual artistry too. This photo was taken during the Casting Crowns concert at Lifest. Just one light bulb shining on the signer. I had the camera set up at ISO 100, f-stop of 5.0, and the [...]
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