Waiting, Wondering and Worrying Okay, I confess. I’m scared. Nervous. A wee bit apprehensive. About my upcoming hysterectomy, that is. By the time you’re reading this, I’m sure I’ll be …
UNH Hosts Paralympic Academy For Youth with Physical Disabilities
DURHAM, N.H. – Youth with physical disabilities can sample cross country skiing, alpine skiing, sled hockey and quad rugby at New England’s first Paralympic Academy, hosted by Northeast Passage at …
Reflections
Throughout my whole life people have told me about myself. They say things like, “You’re so strong.” “You’re so brave.” “You’ve got an amazing attitude.” And they often want to …
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 …
Delightful or Dreary December?
Sagittarius (Nov. 22- Dec. 21) : Your time has come! Celebrate the holidays by listing all of your personal and professional achievements. Have your friends do the same and while …
Second Life: A Second Chance for the Disabled?
Computer games can take you into a different world but it seems that Secondlife.com, an online virtual reality game can do that and much more. Everything you always wanted to …
Wanted: Men in Wheelchairs!
Dreams, Inc. is launching the first ever Mr. Wheelchair America competition, to held near Washington, DC in July 2007. For more than 35 years, women from all over the United …