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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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Discussion of Speechless Episode: Dynamics of a Special Needs Family
Last week’s episode of Speechless, S-U-R–SURPRISE!, examined the complex relationship dynamics that occur in special needs families. All relationships within a special needs family have unique challenges. On this episode of Speechless, the dynamics between …
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If I Need Help Products Give Caregivers Peace of Mind
On the day you become a parent, your world changes forever. Carefree days are far and few between. As our children grow older and more capable, we tend to worry less and less. For …
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Dreaming and Disability
Christopher Reeve is most known for his role as Superman. In many ways, he was Superman. Christopher Reeve accomplished a great deal in his shortened life. He was an actor, director, producer, screenwriter, author and …
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Caring.com: A Valuable Caregiver Resource
Caring.com is a very useful support and information tool for all types of caregivers. Caring.com offers information, advice and on-line support from other caregivers. In the US, about 40 million caregivers provide care to …
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Inaccessibilty Is My Disability
Stella Young was an Australian comedian, journalist and activist for the disabled community. Stella had Osteogenesis Imperfecta, also known as Brittle Bone Disease. She began using a wheelchair at the age of 14. Stella …
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Rory O’Shea Was Here Examines Independent Living for the Disabled
Rory O’Shea Was Here was directed by Damien O’Donnell and released in 2004. It was originally titled Inside I am Dancing and stars Steven Robertson as Michael Connolly and James McAvoy as Rory O’Shea. The …
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Importance of Positive Outlook
Helen Keller was born without disabilities. When she was 19 months old, it is suspected she had scarlet fever and lost her sight and ability to hear. When Helen was a young girl, her parents …
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Discussion of Speechless Episode D-A-T-E-DATE?
This week there was not a new episode of Speechless. However, they did show a rerun of Episode 6 called D-A-T-E-DATE? The challenges of dating as an individual with a disability was featured. However, I …
