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
August 20, 2011
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The sound of a herd of elephants to someone going down two flights of stairs; these are comparisons that are made when I go down a single flight of stairs. Going down stairs is a lot faster for me than going up stairs … 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
January 15, 2011
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What’s it take, just 2 minutes to run into the store and get what you need. Any parking spot will do, right? This very well made video shows why not any spot will do.
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
September 12, 2010
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There are over eleven million disabled people in Great Britain, but new research commissioned by disability charity Scope has found that they are largely hidden from everyday life. While the public believe in disabled rights and opportunities, many of them … Continue reading
June 9, 2010
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This is a new category that we’re going to start. Because of a love of flying, faith, and positive directions, a positive lift will showcase positive thoughts, ideas, and techniques to staying positive. In flying, a plane flies because of … 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 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
July 21, 2009
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It’s a full summer again, weddings, events, work, and more, which is good. The most recent event, Lifest, refreshed my understanding of what we are all doing here. Partially as helping one another live through whatever means possible. In this … Continue reading
July 9, 2009
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We (my friend and I) have started our week of summer fun that we partake in every year for the last 6 years. One would think this would be no different from the last. One would be mistaken. Not more … Continue reading
March 28, 2009
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Having been on both sides of an IEP that is why I rename it from Individual Education Plan to Intense Education Process. With the proper support, preparation, and keeping the progress of the student as the goal, an IEP can … Continue reading