This year only accept the best from yourself and others. A long time ago, a former friend of mine told me that I had very high expectations of others and …
Celebrating National Disabled Employment Awareness Month
This month is National Disability Awareness Month and National Disability Employment Awareness Month! Oh boy! We have a month all to ourselves! How lucky can we get? Ok, so I …
Big Cry Baby
I am the biggest cry baby in the world. There are some things that can make me break down into a waterfall of salty tears. I don’t know when it …
Mr. President Where Were You When Katrina Blew?
It is no secret amongst my friends and family that I am not a Bush supporter. I would feel more respect for him if he actually behaved like a leader. …
Who Could Ask For Anything More?
My friend calls me late last night, tells me some horrific news and expects me to sleep soundly. He tells me that a couple in Ohio puts their disabled children …
Champions of Wheels
“Champions on Wheels”, a short film, looks at the lifestyles and struggles of tennis athletes with physical disabilities. Daryl “Chill” Mitchell from the show “Ed” narrates the film that focuses …
Hasbro Commits To Change in Super Deformed Heroes
For many people with disabilities a sigh of relief is heard when the news about Hasbro’s agreement to discontinue marketing their Kmart exclusive toys called, “Super Deformed Heroes”. “How can …
Sail Away To Freedom
Paul, former physical education instructor, traveled from the northeast to attend this event. Thursday night in Coconut Grove, Florida, about 20 people gathered on the third floor of Shake A …
Sailing for Life
Karen Mitchell has a goal to top all of her other sail ing ach department phone achievements. She wants to be the first woman to represent the USA sailing team …