by Gloria | Jul 20, 2019 | Accessibility, insurance, Your Work
When we talk about new or worsening disabilities it doesn’t take long for the subject of “filing for disability” to come up. And the myths about it are many. Among my friends and collaborators there are lots of stories of how we filed, the challenges we faced and our...
by Gloria | Jun 26, 2019 | Accessibility, Adventures, Travel, Uncategorized, Your World
Recently my husband and I planned and then took a trip to Phoenix Arizona. The first question you may ask is….Why Phoenix? And the simple answer is Family and Friends. Since our family members have moved to different locations, regular get-togethers at...
by Gloria | Dec 9, 2018 | health, living well, Your Life
I recently had a conversation with a family member about “health issues” and we discussed peoples’ (over ?) reliance on doctors and medications for treating everything. And it led me to think honestly about what I have found over 40 years with a serious, progressive,...
by Gloria | Aug 6, 2018 | Accessibility, advocacy, Transportation, Your Town
“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...
by Gloria | May 28, 2018 | Life Coaching, Uncategorized, Your Life
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...
by Gloria | Mar 8, 2018 | Accessibility, Life Coaching, Success Story, support, Your Life
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...
by Gloria | Jan 28, 2018 | living well, Renovation, Your Home, Your Life
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...
by Gloria | Nov 26, 2017 | Accessibility, advocacy, community, Your Town, Your World
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...
by Gloria | Nov 5, 2017 | Accessibility, community, Transportation, Your Life, Your Town
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...
by Gloria | Oct 29, 2017 | Accessibility, Your Life, Your Work
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,...