Growing up with O.I. made me realize that I was different from everyone else around me but at the same time I didn’t care of how others perceived me as. …
The Trip I Took to the East Coast to Speak for Our People
For the last three years, I have traveled to the east coast, on my own expense, to speak on behalf of the disabled community and discrimination, at Kean University. ach …
My Voyage Down Under
It was my joy and my honor to spend two happy weeks in Australia in August 2006. This voyage was a combination vacation and beginning research trip for my doctorial …
Open Wide
Ask a woman how her appointment went at the dentist and she will talk your ear off. Ask her how it went at the gynecologist and she clams up or …
Technology: Keep It Simple Sweetie
I will refrain from saying technology has traveled light years since then because while certain new inventions seem amazing, there will always be a fair number of glitches to fix. …
Jeff Skiba Makes History in Paralympic High Jump
“The seven foot barrier is one of those magical markers like the four-minute mile that represents a very select ‘club’ of incredible athletes,” said Troy Engle, Associate Director and Head …
Jeff Underwood as Chef de Mission for 2008 Paralympic Games
“Jeff Underwood is an outstanding representative of the Paralympic Movement and our nation as Chef de Mission for the 2008 Paralympic Games,” said Charlie Huebner, USOC Chief of Paralympics. “His …
Arizona or Bust! 2008 U.S. Paralympic Trials
The track at Arizona State University should prove to be great training ground for athletes, as it was recently resurfaced with the exact materials used to build the track that …
Delving In: Devotees
For those who may not know what a devotee is, it is someone who desires to be with a disabled partner. That is the simple definition. Opinions about this topic …