Yesterday, I went to Barnes and Noble and had to use the ladies room. I was literally behind a lady entering the restroom as well. In fact, she held the door open for me so it was safe to assume she saw me. Yet, she walked directly to the stall …
Healthcare Scare for the Physically Disabled
As a full time teacher, I am blessed to have medical insurance. But there was a time when any medical needs had to be through the government. Basically, I was at the mercy of Uncle Sam. One time a toothache that felt like someone had stepped on my brittle bone …
Is the Recession Stopping the Disabled From Commuting?
Budget cuts are the buzz words in today’s world and rightly so. More and more leaders in organizations are found mismanaging company funds and profiting themselves. There is nothing wrong with tightening the cash flow of a company. Paratransit systems, transportation providers for people with disabilities, are no exception to …
No Longer Daddy’s Little Girl
On January 10th at 6:35 in the evening, as I was relaxing from my birthday celebration the night before, I got a text from my father’s son. “Just letting you know dad passed away this morning at 1130..I stood with him till the end. Stay safe” This is how I …
On The Road Again
I am doing it! I am going get into the nitty gritty! I am buying a car! While I will still continue to use Special Transportation Service (STS) until I get the car and modify it to suit my needs, I will share with all of you my journey into …
Obama Drama
Supposedly, the new messiah has arrived. His name is Obama, the 44th president elect of the United States of America. We should be at the edge of our wheelchair seats in anticipation of the man who claims that change is coming to America. Why aren’t I jumping on the Obama …
Born Wrong
I thought I had heard it all. Today, it takes the cake! In fact, it takes the icing with the cherry on top! So here to make the latest announcement for all of you born with physical disabilities, we are also known as BORN WRONG! I was born wrong! Who …
More Change After 9/11
What should be done to ensure that we are not kept in the dark when it comes to our safety? Is there a special Anti-terrorist newsletter or email that went out for people with physical disabilities so we have a better chance of survival? Or will we be the vanishing …
Hey Girlfriends!
In a world where you can be whatever you want to be, a group of women, came together to raise funds for Audacitymagazine.com . I am not sure how the entire situation occurred but a nice woman, Christina,whom I met while I was at www.secondlife.com, an entire cyberworld complete with …