Archive for April, 2008
Simple Question / Part Two
The next thing you want to do is to write a list of mostly adjectives to describe what you love about your favorite color(s).
Have fun with this! Most likely you already have an idea where I’m going with this. I think you will enjoy the ride anyway.
Having your color in front of you while writing your the list can be helpful. [...]
Simple Question
Would you like to know a little more about yourself?
Answer this simple question.
What’s your favorite color?
Sounds silly?
It is!
Answer it anyway, because it can be fun too.
Post your answer on comments. If you don’t know how to comment on a blog click here
(…And no, I have not run out of things to talk about on my blog)
I’ll be back [...]
Next Teleconference April 26
Next Teleconference
THIS SATURDAY!!
Just a reminder, my next teleconference is:
April 26
3:00 – 4:00 PM EDT
There are a few “seats” left for Saturday’s call. If you’re interested in participating, fill out the form on the contact page by 9:00 PM EDT this Friday April 25.
Once I get your email I’ll send you the phone number and access [...]
Do You Mind if a Child Stares At You?
I asked the above question on disaboom, a cool web community for anyone touched by disability. Below are my thoughts and a couple of responses to the questions.
My thoughts:
I personally do not mind if a kid looks at me and asks “why does that lady have that white cane?”
I don’t mind if a child askes me what my cane [...]
Blinded by the Sound of a Train
A true story about my first walk at night, alone.
After falling down a short flight of stairs, I came to my senses and decided to finally use my cane. I worked one on one with an orientation and mobility instructor at Western Michigan University. I had just moved to Kalamazoo to finish an undergraduate degree. [...]
White Canes and Able
Below I explain a little about white canes and their use. I also talk about my own cane “Able” and why I use him.
There are different techniques that are used with the cane to accomplish tasks such as going up or down stairs, navigating escalators, finding doorways, helping to find dropped objects, and many other [...]
Electric Chairs
Electric Chairs are used to kill criminals in Texas
Chairs often used by people with mobility issues are called motorized or power chairs.