As this blog has covered off and on, many people like myself who have a disability require the assistance of personal care assistants (PCAs) to help with our personal cares throughout the day. For better or worse it just comes with the lifestyle. And as I once wrote, good help is hard to find as far [..}
My Four-Letter Word
by on February 22, 2012
It happens every once in a while. Just your ordinary therapy session in progress when one word elicits an over-the-top theatrical wide-eyed gasp, disbelieving, as the hand comes up to the mouth just before the words escape. “WHAT?! What did you just say?! I’m sorry, but we don’t use that kind [..}
Hangin’ Tough
by on November 21, 2011
They say everyone with a disability has the responsibility of creating their own layer of “you can’t hurt me” skin. It’s a must when you live in a world of humans, where no one is perfect and even a loved one can flub up and say hurtful things. It may sound pessimistic, but when you have a [..}
How Do You Deal With Overly-Friendly Strangers?
by on October 10, 2011
Everyone has their own unique reaction when they see someone in a wheelchair. Some will look away and avoid eye-contact. Others will stare open-mouthed like you’re a zoo animal. And then you have the folks who get creeped out when they see a wheelchair, whether it reminds them of their own [..}
Whose Responsible?
by on September 14, 2011
A while back I spoke with a nurse case manager about the need for a stander for her client. After a lengthy discussion about the individual’s medical justification; the nurse case manager informed me that standers turned into coat racks, and thus this payer program should not cover them. Further [..}
Coaching Kids With Disabilities
by on July 15, 2011
Hello Friends! Hope you are all enjoying your summer. For the past ten years I have been a life coach to many people, with and without disabilities, including kids ranging from ages 9-18. Whether you have a disability or not, these are critical years when it comes to personal development. What I [..}
Karly Uses Technology to Communicate
by on October 7, 2008
Karly is a young woman with Rett Syndrome. Since she is unable to speak, she uses her blog "Inspired By Love" as a way to communicate. Karly is a passionate writer, who has the ability to draw you into her world using only words. She says, "I love to write. I am entering some of my writings into [..}
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