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 MoreThe media and others have made the word Diversity out to be a negative reaction. In schools, people fear joining the diversity committee because then others will think you are something your not. Employers want diversity committees because they want to make it look like they are very open minded. Politicians want you to think [...]
Read MoreRolling up to the parallel bars, I pulled myself up putting the bars underneath my arms. With leg braces locked in place, I moved my right foot forward. It took a lot of energy to move my right foot. I then moved my left foot forward. Slowly my legs stiffly followed through to the other end of the parallel [...]
Read MoreLet’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 least it shouldn’t. As much as the brother, sister, mother, or father has a disability, [...]
Read MoreSnow is a beautiful sight. Ask any snow skier. The powder is amazing as it falls. What happens after is not so beautiful. If you’ve been following the news from Wisconsin this week, you might have heard of a young man by the name of John Michael Kennedy. An energetic 20 year old from Green [...]
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 MoreWhat 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 accessible family fun park. I love their vision for this new park. “Our vision at [...]
Read MoreWriter’s Note: Offering another perspective, Travis, 15, written in 1998. I was a lonely little kid. It seemed like my parents really didn’t care for me. My family wasn’t like yours. Mine was a bunch of little kids, me being the oldest. My Uncle Rick was just like my real older brother, even though he [...]
Read MoreThe bumper sticker said, “Have you hugged someone today yet?” No I hadn’t. It just seems like there is so much to do and so many places to go that a hug is the last thing on the mind. It’s easy to forget all the things a hug can bring. A hug can cheer you [...]
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