Archive for the ‘Announcments’ Category
How to win a video contest
11.1.09 at 10:14 pm by Blake
Okay, so this is my official announcement (and acknowledgment) regarding the status of the “What Can YOU Do?” video contest hosted by the Campaign for Disability Employment. My entry, “Meet Sue,” was the overall winner of over 130 entries. Suffice it to say that I was surprised and overwhelmed at the very idea. Thanks to [...]
The end of an era
9.6.09 at 9:11 pm by Blake
After twenty-four years of life, eighteen years of education, and one summer of unemployment, the result is an underwhelming product: an MBA who loves a field for which he did not go to school, has been thrown into a world of economic hardship, and is confined to a state in which ten percent of people [...]
Now you can hate stairs too.
4.20.09 at 9:54 am by Blake
It’s official. The “I hate stairs” store is now open. There are many styles and sizes available. Visit http://ihatestairs.com for the scoop. More designs will coming out in the near future, so be sure to check back. Thanks to all you stair-haters for your patience and helpful feedback.
http://ihatestairs.com
T-shirts coming soon
4.13.09 at 9:49 am by Blake
UPDATE: Shirts now available at http://ihatestairs.com/.
Fellow stair-haters, I have an important update for you. Way back in July, I introduced an idea that my brother and I had. The name of the post was “Disabled people are funny looking” and it presented several ideas for funny T-shirts. We got some good feedback (and a record [...]
Where I’ve been
1.6.09 at 12:32 am by Blake
I mui dislike the winter. My hands get cold and they shut down. This winter, I can barely type at all. Obviously, my inevitable descent has made blogging a chore. I’ve been sub-consciously prioritizing my computer-related tasks, and those that include typing have not been making the top of the list. In fact, about the [...]
Announcing theme for Nov. 13 carnival — “Lists”
10.21.08 at 11:32 am by Blake
The theme for the Nov. 13 Disability Blog Carnival is going to be “Lists.” These can be any kinds of lists. Top 10 lists, worst 5 lists, 3 ways to do something lists, 7 things to avoid lists, and so on.
Leave a comment on this post and include the URL to your submission, or better [...]
A needless theme change
8.7.08 at 4:55 pm 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 it long before your readers do.
Well, if you have been to my site before, you’ll notice [...]
It’s all about me
7.8.08 at 10:20 pm by Blake
I’ve been a little secretive about myself. I didn’t do it intentionally, I was just procrastinating writing the two new sections you should notice in the menu bar above. I’ve written about myself and my disability. I will likely add to these pages as I find it appropriate.
In short, I’m a graduate student at Mississippi [...]