In the 80’s it was handicapped, in the 90’s disabled, in the new millennium we have been branded as physically challenged. Sometimes I wonder who comes up with these labels …
Legislature News
The 60-day Florida Legislative Session adjourned on April 30, 2004. Several strides were made for people with disabilities this session. Thanks to the lobbying of disability advocates, including myself, Florida’s …
Audacity’s First Award
Audacity Magazine’s business plan finished third place in a contest sponsored by the Miami Herald’s Business Section, beating out 167 other up and coming businesses. “This is a validation of …
Trading Spaces
“You’re really good at that.” “You’re so lucky.” “I bet that’s fun.” “I wish I had one of those.” If I was being politically correct, I would chalk it up …
The Wheels Of Terror Are In Motion
Horror fans in the disabled community finally find their outlet to view and discuss horror movies, shows and books! John Gugie, who lives with a form of Muscular Dystrophy,is the …
Past Articles Ignite A Passion
Hideous Evil Dear Audacity, I was raised by nuns, and while they did a good job of keeping me alive, I was thoroughly brain-washed regarding the passion of Christ. I …
On the Pageantry of Advocacy
I believe that the universe is always moving forward and it is up to each of us to make progress happen. When you sit in a wheelchair, you are more …
Crossroads In My Life
I’m at a crossroads in my life. I love working with children, they are so full of possibility and wonder. So it makes sense that I would naturally want to …
Paths Taken
Life goes on. Jobs are scattered across my desk, piled on top of the monitor, stuffed into bookcases. Someday, like the cliché, I’ve got to get organized. One task I …