Monthly Archives: August 2008

Disability Awareness: A book review of sorts

Posted on August 30, 2008 by Blake

You may not be able to tell from the title, but this post is going to be a book review of sorts. One Mary Johnson from one Ragged Edge Magazine penned a manual called “Disability Awareness—Do It Right!” I was … Continue reading →

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Programs, Activities, Festivities

Posted on August 26, 2008 by Blake

Mississippi State University is home to a small group of students with disabilities who seek to improve the college experience for other students with disabilities. We are called United Students. With the new school year beginning, we are preparing to … Continue reading →

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A restroom takeover

Posted on August 22, 2008 by Blake

With school starting back, I must get myself organized so I can balance all of my duties. Keeping up with my academic reading is more important than ever because most of my classes are online this semester. My Web design … Continue reading →

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Birds of a feather flock together

Posted on August 19, 2008 by Blake

A strange thing happened in the bookstore today. I joined some friends for coffee and conversation. What could be strange about that, you ask? Well, I noticed we all had disabilities and used wheelchairs. It became momentarily awkward to me. … Continue reading →

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Hate propaganda on deviantART

Posted on August 12, 2008 by Blake

I was taking a look at my blog stats this morning. Someone found my blog searching for “Why we hate disabled people.” It always cracks me up when I read search terms that people have used and found my blog. … Continue reading →

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Back 2 School, everybody’s doing it

Posted on August 11, 2008 by Blake

From coast to coast, kindergarten to college, it’s that time again. That’s right Stair-haters, it’s school time. My brother and I got moved in to our apartments on campus this past Saturday. Classes begin a week from today. I’ll be … Continue reading →

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A needless theme change

Posted on August 7, 2008 by Blake

I read this great article on A List Apart offering 10 Tips on Writing the Living Web. In tip number three, the writer offers this bit of advice. Don’t rush to replace a good design: you will grow bored with … Continue reading →

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I hate progress

Posted on August 1, 2008 by Blake

See, I hate something besides stairs! I hate the progression of my SMA. Some of the last skeletal muscles (may not be the medically accurate term) to weaken are the ones in the hand and fingers. Lately, I think it’s … Continue reading →

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