Category Archives: Policy

This past year was research (or “A premium WordPress theme in two weeks”)

Posted on August 15, 2010 by Blake

I have been out of school for the past year. Sometimes I think, “Wow, I just wasted a year.” And while I may have not done as much as I wanted to do, I think this past year has still … Continue reading →

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My letter about the MSU Student Association

Posted on February 18, 2009 by Blake

I’m sorry I’m one day late, but here it is. SA should have disability group http://media.www.reflector-online.com/media/storage/paper938/news/2009/02/17/Opinion/Sa.Should.Have.Disability.Group-3632850.shtml The Student Association traditionally includes a cabinet position called Students with Disabilities Affairs (SDA). In recent years, SA presidential candidates have run on platforms … Continue reading →

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What to do in May?

Posted on February 1, 2009 by Blake

Image by T Hall via Flickr This semester is my last. If I can get through my last seven hours, I will be graduating with an MBA in May. The choice is where I want to go after that. As … Continue reading →

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Rally for the Republic: Live in Minneapolis, MN

Posted on September 2, 2008 by Blake

A break from disability blogging today. Ron Paul, his supporters, and like-minded individuals have gathered in Minneapolis today amidst the Republican National Convention to “rally” behind the idea of a free America. The Rally for the Republic has come at … Continue reading →

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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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Disabled people are funny looking

Posted on July 10, 2008 by Blake

Or at least now they can be. I’m going to do some market testing with a product idea that I hope will not destroy the readership this blog is suppose to serve. About a month ago, my brother and I … Continue reading →

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Does the system want me on or off?

Posted on June 23, 2008 by Blake

I’m nearing my last year of school. This time next year, I hope to be employed. The taxpayers of Mississippi and the nation have helped me with the cost of attendants and the cost of my education. I am grateful, … Continue reading →

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