January 15, 2011
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Just 2 Minutes

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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A Letter To Santa, To Everyone

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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The 12 Ways Of Christmas

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

November 29, 2010
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Office of Fair Trading Investigate Mobility Market

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 10, 2010
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Animal Interactions

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

November 10, 2010
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You’re Amazing

Here’s a video floating around the internet. It’s just a cover song, but it is the message that has more of a personal touch. Check it out.

November 3, 2010
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Dropping A Transmission, Gaining Awareness

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

September 12, 2010
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Are Disabled People Invisible in Britain?

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

August 8, 2010
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Humor, Not Stress, Saves Lives

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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Positive Attitudes Make Good Business

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 22, 2010
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Upside Down Wheelchair

Is there any limit to abilities? Well, depends on how much you want to do something and how much you are willing to practice. Drive and determination are something we all (abled or not) possess, but few take the initiative. … Continue reading

June 4, 2010
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Helen Keller Day-June 19th

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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Hippo Inclusion In The Classroom

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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Morgan’s Dream Is Now Entertainment For All

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

April 1, 2010
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Banning Easter

It’s that time of year again. Well, depending what date it is on the calendar this year. It’s the ever floating holiday. What’s worse is everything that goes into this holiday. First, they load up a whole bunch of hens … Continue reading