There are people in this world who can afford to fall into the void of self absorption, people with names like Britney and Lindsey and Paris, who thrive in the …
A Letter To Myself
The year is coming to an end, and with a few weeks off, I never know what to do with myself. I seem to always end up cleaning the whole …
My Health Cracks Me Up!
Where have I been, what day is it, and why do I have this silly- looking velcro and nylon brace on my leg? Maybe it has something to do with …
Disabled and Unfaithful
People have such huge assumptions about the disabled community. They think we sit home, watch soap operas and live vicariously through the characters. How wrong they are! Disabled people can …
That Old Cliché
Everybody knows the old cliché that says – the more things change, the more they stay the same. When I was young I always thought how it didn’t make any …
Facing The Monsters
“Neither a man nor a crowd nor a nation can be trusted to act humanely or to think sanely under the influence of a great fear.” – Bertrand Russell We …
Disabled and Unemployed? Take the First Step
We don’t need to read statistics to know that getting hired is one of the most difficult areas for people with physical disabilities. Let’s face it, we look different. No, …
You’re Old For Someone with OI
Later this month I’ll turn 41 years old. Some say that age ain’t nothing but a number. Others consider each passing year a badge of honor they’re proud to declare …
Employers Miss Out Not Hiring Disabled People
The world is missing out on extraordinary talents. What is the source of these intentionally and unintentionally overlooked abilities? It is the dismissal of the passions, competencies, and experiences of …