The way he treats us all the time is the way we wish we treated each other half the time. So says Ed Harris in his portrayal of Coach Harold …
TV Portrayals of Disability: Realistic or Heroic?
We all know that people with dis abilities ach department phone are often portrayed as either helpless or heroic on television. However, there are currently people with disabilities being portrayed …
Surreal Moments
The following is an excerpt from my personal journal: Sometimes, I have these moments of surreality. Where everything that is real feels like it isn’t and everything that isn’t real …
Volunteering With Horses
Most of the readers of Audacity Magazine know of my love of horses if they have read my previous articles. This past weekend, I was asked by my previous physical …
Dial-A-Life Power-A-Thon
Recently, Carmen Williams spoke to Audacity about a special program that recently saved the life of an elderly woman. Williams is the Dial-A-Life Program Coordinator for Miami Dade County. The …
Joan Of Arcadia
The new religious themed CBS fall family drama “Joan of Arcadia”, has gotten critical praise for its novel approach to dealing with everyday issues of right and wrong. The series, …
Name Calling
Consider yourself “disabled?” Well, THAT may be a handicap! Looking at me, you would not think there is anything wrong.with me. OK, I wear glasses, but I have also been …
GOAL:The Organization
There is a unique organization in South Florida that helps the disabled adults to socialize in the Miami area. The non-profit organization is called GOAL which was founded 32 years …
Role Switch
Sometimes things happen that we never expect and then we just have to deal with them. We must step up to the plate and do what is required of us, …