Finding Success by Joining Forces
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has” Margaret Mead Working to make the world safer and more accessible can be a process that takes time. And for everyday citizens...What About Tomorrow?
Forty years ago, a visit to a neurologist and subsequent tests lead to a presumptive diagnosis of MS. At the time there were no good tools available to confirm the diagnosis. Doctors could only say things like “You probably have MS” or “You might be...Life Coaching Success Story – Lauren
Disabilities are not always visible when we look at another person. And they do not always involve the physical problems we usually think of as disabilities. But, problems with mental and emotional health can result in significant disabilities that are unseen to...“Accessible” can both feel right and look beautiful!
As we strive to make our environments more accessible and easier to use, we have found that careful planning can help to create solutions that are not just fully workable but also beautiful. I don’t think that I am unique in wanting to live in the home that does not...Dear Retailer: We Don’t All Drive to Your Store!
Four years ago, we moved to a new home in a different city and state. We chose our location carefully to take advantage of abundant shopping options, numerous bus lines and close proximity to medical and municipal services. The location of our condo provided me with...Getting Around – Where there’s a will, there may be a way (or ways)!
When we have lived a large part of our adult lives without major disabilities, encountering restrictions on everyday activities, like jumping in the car and going, can be very hard to accept. And developing the mindset for smoothly seeking alternatives may not come...A Commitment to Commitment:
Those of us with disabilities and those of us “on disability” do not have a monopoly on getting distracted and not getting enough done. But, because we have some justification for not working it can make it easier for many of us to avoid, or at least delay,...A Trip Outside My Comfort Zone!
While I had traveled extensively in the United States, I had never gone outside of our borders since becoming wheelchair dependent. But, in August my husband and I set out on our most ambitious trip ever. Three weeks in Europe! Our trip included time in Estonia,...Disability Anonymity
Throughout our lives all of us have probably had times when we wanted to be more or less anonymous and more or less memorable. Things have been said that individuals with disabilities are often ignored or treated as “invisible”. My experience has been quite the...Gloria Lepik-Corrigan
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