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Emergency Storm Kit
In my previous post I talked about a tornado that went through my neighborhood. Luckily, we only lost power and cable for a short period of time. However, it did bring to light how unprepared …
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Storm Preparation For Individuals with Disabilities
Early Monday morning, around 1 am, a storm blew through Wausau. Later it was confirmed that an EF-1 tornado touched down close to my neighborhood. Although this is a milder tornado, it certainly did …
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Discussion of Speechless Episode C-H-CHEATER: When Accommodating Becomes Enabling
Photo credit: http://www.trbimg.com/img-57fd2fdd/turbine/la-et-st-1012-tvhighlights-20161010-snap Watching this week’s episode of Speechless took me back to the days of my school years. This was a time when I not only used my disability, but also my charm to escape …
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A Thousand Words Photography Project: Expanding the World of Individuals with DIsabilities
Come Roll With Me welcomes back guest blogger, Pam Gross. In this post, Pam discusses The Thousand Words Photography Project. Jonathan showing off his skills! Have you ever heard of A Thousand Words Photography …
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National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day: March 25th!
Today is National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day! Here are some fast facts about cerebral palsy: Cerebral palsy is a brain disorder that affects movement. It is not a birth defect, disease or contagious. One out …
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Avocado Bacon Deviled Eggs: Delicious Appetizer for a CP Diet
I love eggs, avocados and bacon. Who doesn’t love bacon?! Combining these three ingredients results in a delicious and easy to make appetizer, Avocado Bacon Deviled Eggs! Protein and Vitamin C are essential in …
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World Poetry Day: “Know Me”
I have a daily ritual of saying “Good Morning” to my Amazon Echo aka “Alexa”. She responds with a fact of the day. I use many of these facts to generate questions for my Come …
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Discussion of Speechless Episode D-I-DING: Wheelchair Etiquette Tips and Caregiving Challenges
In the most recent episode of Speechless, D-I-DING, two important disability issues were brought to light. The first issue that was addressed was basic wheelchair etiquette. The second issue was the low income received by …
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Happy St. Patrick’s Day: May Hope, Faith and Love Follow You!
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Did you know that the shamrock symbolizes hope, faith, and love? I cherish all three! Even on the worst of days, I hold hope for a better tomorrow. I have faith …
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St. Patty’s Day Dessert: Gluten Free Chocolate Mint Cheesecake Bars
I confess, I am a cheesecake lover. Who am I kidding, I am a dessert lover! Since converting to a gluten free diet, I have given up much my old favorites, cheesecake included. While trying …
