December 12, 2011
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So many products designed for people with disabilities ultimately help people with out disabilities. Take for instance the curb cut. Now you can push your baby down the street and across the intersection without waking them each time you had … 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
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
August 4, 2011
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Another year, another blast! Clean accessible port potties, flat terrain, handicap accessible trams to get you all over the airport grounds, and a warm cozy feeling by big fireballs. Yes, in a purposefully quest for flight and fresh air, …
May 1, 2011
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Look across all religions and you will see a common theme: value life itself. Yet as the religious communities are splintered and numbers are dwindling, one fifth of it’s possible population do not come through the doors. A recent news … Continue reading
January 29, 2011
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Snow 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 … Continue reading
December 28, 2010
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I 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 … Continue reading
December 15, 2010
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Let’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 … Continue reading
December 12, 2010
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Many 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 … Continue reading
December 1, 2010
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You take a look, in the first second, you form an opinion. This is human instinct. Most of the time it is wrong. Admit it, you see a new person and make a judgement call on their potential or lack … Continue reading
November 29, 2010
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It was in May this year that independent consumer advisers reported that they had found mobility aid sellers in the UK dishing out poor advice to customers, who were not sold the best product for their needs and benefiting from … Continue reading
November 3, 2010
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October 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 … Continue reading
October 10, 2010
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No matter what your age, what is your attitude when you get up in the morning and have to go to work? I thought so. It is so easy to dismiss the important role you play in a career. I … Continue reading
May 26, 2010
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What’s it like to be a geek, nerd, well, any walk of life in High School? Nay, what’s it like to be different? What is it like to walk in someone else’s shoes? Glee, a fictional TV show (just wanted … Continue reading
April 10, 2010
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Better start putting more handicap parking spaces, more spots in movie theatres for people with disabilities, more ramps instead of stairs, and well, just more. The disability population is growing. Not only from more accidents due to inattentive driving (texting … Continue reading