Topic: Thoughts

“Life Rolls On” in review: Two atrophied thumbs up as high as I can muster

As a person who has SMA, I can attest to the honest and real story of Duane Hale, a man with SMA type 3 who emerged through the glass ceiling and has made the world a better place in the process.

We still have our dreams

An honest account of one disabled man's hunt for employment and how an unlikely podcast episode taught him a life lesson.

I hate conflict

People are different. People have different worldviews. They operate out of different contexts. I'm not saying you have to be all postmodern and let everyone live in their own reality. You can have disagreement. I would even encourage it! But be friendly about it. Try to be aware of other's contexts as well as your own. Doing so will cut down on some of the unnecessary conflict in the world. And we could all use a little of that.

BBC documentary supports suicide for disabled people

Sir Terry Pratchett's documentary celebrates assisted suicide, a heated topic in the disability community.

Everyone is fragile

Why "The King's Speech" is another example of how the good heroes are often the disabled ones.

Losing weight as a crip could result in side effects

There are a few downsides to losing weight when you have no muscles or mobility. Odd, I have discovered, but very true. Let me explain.

Why campus life was perfect for me

People with disabilities thrive on independence. We go through a great deal of trouble to get it. And it's excruciatingly difficult to give it up.

A place for creative crips

Many people with disabilities find themselves spending a fair amount of time at home. That isolation can be frustrating. But what if there was a place where we could get to know others like us and use our skills to make/do something cool?

Not your average run of the meal experience

Eating out can be such a hassle, right? Waiting in line to see the host, waiting to be seated, waiting to be served, waiting to pay, and on and on. Add disability to the mix and things get even more complicated.

My handful of worthy goals for 2011

A little reflection goes a long way. With the new year on the horizon, I look at what I hope 2011 has in store for me.

Well that didn’t go so well

If you were an unfortunate fan of my previous entry, you will be disappointed by this one. Am I going to get around to making a premium WordPress Theme? Short answer: Probably not.

The tangible world

Being able to reach out and grab something is an empowering feeling. There is a certain joy in the tangibility of things. Physical connections are part of our human nature. Based on a conversation I had with my brother, and fellow crip, Matt.

Getting accessible books should be this easy

Yesterday, I was browsing various design websites in search of inspiration for a new project I’ve begun. I got sidetracked by clicking on a few off-topic links (that never happens!) and somehow ended up reading the first chapter of “Speak Human” by Eric Karjaluoto. The book discussed the advantages of not being a huge company. [...]

A dream

A Dream Deferred by Langston Hughes What happens to a dream deferred? Does it dry up like a raisin in the sun? Or fester like a sore– And then run? Does it stink like rotten meat? Or crust and sugar over– like a syrupy sweet? Maybe it just sags like a heavy load. Or does [...]

Fourth Quarter

I use to be near the forefront of video gaming technology. When I was a kid I usually had a better video game setup than my friends. My first system was the NES. One of my first games, if not the first, was Super Mario Bros. Since my father was a big football fan, he [...]