tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32657829107852816892012-01-31T09:02:28.811-05:00The Place for People with Disabilities in Philly to Connect!Rob Quinnnoreply@blogger.comBlogger3961100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3265782910785281689.post-31743010929245549732011-12-19T09:00:00.000-05:002011-12-27T17:22:11.481-05:00

          It’s got a Christmas background, a character with a disability, and not one patronizing, heart-warming moment in the entire film. In fact, the character’s disability seems to have absolutely nothing to do with the plot of Elf Sabors – possibly a statement all by itself. Check out an interview with the creator and star, Teal Sherer, and see the short film below.           I want to

Rob Quinnnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3265782910785281689.post-53956639122715470022011-12-15T10:30:00.000-05:002011-12-15T11:04:28.113-05:00

          As we wind things down for the year, I thought a little Josh Blue humor would be entertaining. It’s been a while since we had something from the comic with cerebral palsy. I saw the below in the video section of his website, and thought it was great. Check out what happens when two guys with CP share the same stage.

Rob Quinnnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3265782910785281689.post-71763936068652264362011-12-12T08:00:00.000-05:002011-12-12T08:00:01.919-05:00

          At long last Zach Anner’s travel show, Rollin’ with Zach, will premier on OWN tonight at 8 PM. Anner has cerebral palsy, and won the show from Oprah Winfrey in June of last year. I haven’t heard what the delay was all about, but it’s good to see that the show is finally reaching the small screen. Check out the first 5 minutes of the show below.

Rob Quinnnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3265782910785281689.post-45124752831140122962011-12-08T10:00:00.000-05:002011-12-08T10:00:04.295-05:00

          We received the latest schedule for the Magee Sixers Wheelchair Basketball team. January features an exhibition at the Palestra and in March the team will be at the Carousel House for a tournament. Both of venues are in Philadelphia, and other events are with driving range for some people. Here’s the schedule: December  9-11: Richmond Invitational at Fort Lee Army Base, VA

Rob Quinnnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3265782910785281689.post-23142602765839475482011-12-05T09:45:00.001-05:002011-12-05T09:56:24.300-05:00

          ‘Tis the season of Christmas specials. Tonight, Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer and the Island of Misfit Toys will air on ABC Family. It was never a favorite of mine as a kid, so I can’t offer much of a synopsis, but I know Rudy and friends stumble upon and island where broken, imperfect toys have been banished. Wikipedia reads, the island is a “sanctuary where defective and unwanted

Rob Quinnnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3265782910785281689.post-8328215115492731202011-12-01T12:00:00.000-05:002011-12-01T12:00:06.528-05:00

          One of the best disability-related blogs I read offered up another solid post from a caretakers viewpoint at Cargivingly Yours. Patrick Leer writes about enjoying a Thanksgiving meal while helping his wife, who has dysphagia due to multiple sclerosis. Check out the comments section for a great step-by-step instruction on doing the Heimlich maneuver on someone in a wheelchair. Leer

Rob Quinnnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3265782910785281689.post-19686153043489841582011-11-28T11:54:00.001-05:002011-11-28T11:54:23.439-05:00

          We caught this video of David Beckham playing soccer with visually impaired and blind players in a couple of places. It’s good to see someone of his stature in the sport helping to call attention to adaptive sports. I’ll be very honest, and admit that I know little about the blind community. I don’t want to make the mistake of suggesting that the below video is a chance for people to

Rob Quinnnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3265782910785281689.post-80564047438001277172011-11-22T10:00:00.000-05:002011-11-22T10:00:07.845-05:00

          Below is a recent episode, and apparently the last episode in its current format, of “Disabled Radio.” Host Rob Pritts chats with Victoria Lewis, anthologist of Beyond Victims and Villains: Contemporary Plays by Disabled Playwrights. The episode description asks, “How are you writing your role?” The host can be difficult to understand due to a speech disability, but if listeners give

Rob Quinnnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3265782910785281689.post-68847111238566675022011-11-17T08:54:00.001-05:002011-11-17T08:54:19.835-05:00

          I just saw this on Facebook via Representing Disability in an Ableist World: Essays on Mass Media. The video of wheelchair laser tag is, I’m tempted to say, “of course” from the UK. They always seem to be ahead of the United States in terms of accessibility. According to the article, “DOZENS of people tried their hand at an innovative new sport. There were all ages and abilities taking

Rob Quinnnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3265782910785281689.post-77603522155130518282011-11-15T08:59:00.001-05:002011-11-15T09:02:10.581-05:00

          The instructor of the martial arts / self-defense demo recently held at the West Chester YMCA posted video of some of the event to Facebook. I previously discussed posting video of the techniques he teaches to people with disabilities (which he also uses) on this blog, and took the liberty of sharing video on the PhillyACCESS Facebook page. Unfortunately, I was unable to embed the

Rob Quinnnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3265782910785281689.post-35634645177465181792011-11-11T10:30:00.000-05:002011-11-11T10:30:04.191-05:00

          I recently wrote a post on my “Page 2” blog comparing the idea of inclusion and mainstreaming based on my personal experiences. If you are interested, please read it here.

Rob Quinnnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3265782910785281689.post-28131660853498736092011-11-09T11:08:00.001-05:002011-11-09T11:10:34.469-05:00

          This post is primarily for our e-mail subscribers as I just posted this message on Facebook and Twitter.           PLEASE STOP!!!! And give PhillyACCESS a second of your time. I launched the blog two years ago today. You made a choice to follow. Why do you follow? Do you actually read it? What can it do better? How do we engage you more? Your feedback will help determine what’s next

Rob Quinnnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3265782910785281689.post-27129763910122231972011-11-09T10:30:00.000-05:002011-11-09T10:30:01.529-05:00

          We received this via a listserv: Center on Disability Studies, University of Hawaii Offers Free Online Workshop on Universal Design and Distance Education Tuesday, November 15th, 10:00am-11:30am HST (12pm-1:30pm PST/3pm-4:30pm EST) This event is free of charge. Workshops are offered online via Blackboard Collaborate/Elluminate. The webinar will focus on improving the

Rob Quinnnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3265782910785281689.post-67991471431526130152011-11-07T10:30:00.000-05:002011-11-07T10:30:01.275-05:00

          We received the below video e-mail: Participation in elections is a central function in any democracy, but people with disabilities including visual, physical, cognitive and language disabilities still face barriers to voting, registering to vote, and learning about candidates. What would happen if a community of 20,000 creative thinkers, designers, engineers and problem

Rob Quinnnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3265782910785281689.post-33385679371106363442011-11-04T11:00:00.000-04:002011-11-04T11:00:11.392-04:00

          We received the below information via e-mail. (Don’t forget to submit information about your events or simply post them to our Facebook page. Martial Arts Demo November 13, 2011 Time: 3:00-5:00pm Cost: FREE Location: 605 Airport Road, West Chester  Sponsored by the Cerebral Palsy Association and Empty Hands Karate, an afternoon of fun and entertainment has been planned

Rob Quinnnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3265782910785281689.post-2725012729480585302011-11-02T11:00:00.000-04:002011-11-02T15:51:37.431-04:00

          We received the below information via e-mail. (Don’t forget to submit information about your events or simply post them to our Facebook page.) Splash and Swim November 5, 2011             Time: 1:00 – 3:00pm Cost: FREE  Location: 605 Airport Road, West Chester The pool is sure to be a buzz when local adapted swimming expert, Dr. Monica Lepore of West Chester University

Rob Quinnnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3265782910785281689.post-29304746272047490782011-10-31T11:00:00.000-04:002011-10-31T11:00:00.121-04:00

          I was directed to the below videos via a listserv, with the sender inviting people to compare them to determine whether or not there were differences in the use of disability. I found them both very thought provoking. For now, that’s all I’ll say, except to invite your thoughts.           The sender suggested, “Stay ‘til the end. Then watch again:”           “Then watch this:”

Rob Quinnnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3265782910785281689.post-71680883913497488042011-10-26T08:44:00.000-04:002011-10-26T08:44:40.852-04:00

          I received the below as a member of the cycling program at the Pennsylvania Center of Adapted Sports:           Our winter swim program will start up on Monday, November 7. We will have 6 sessions, ending December 12. Time 7 :30 PM to 8:30 PM Location: Roxborough YMCA 7201 Ridge Avenue Roxborough, PA 19128 215 482 3900 The entrance to the parking lot is on

Rob Quinnnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3265782910785281689.post-33594325776475329942011-10-24T10:27:00.000-04:002011-10-24T10:27:08.840-04:00

          I came across this story via a listserv with a note from the sender criticizing the fact that the man’s disability was questioned. According to the article, “Stanley Thornton, Jr., is a 30-something man who wears a diaper, sucks on a pacifier, and sleeps in a crib that he built. He also collects Social Security disability insurance.”           The sender wrote, “It seems to me that

Rob Quinnnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3265782910785281689.post-4507771215165797972011-10-20T10:00:00.000-04:002011-10-20T10:00:03.705-04:00

          We caught a glimpse of the show called “Handicap This!” via a Facebook post from Representing Disability in an Ableist World. The video speaks for itself.

Rob Quinnnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3265782910785281689.post-88808247876596423222011-10-18T08:00:00.000-04:002011-10-18T08:00:01.005-04:00

          I caught this via a Facebook post of a friend and a follower of the site. Don’t forget to feel free to post directly on the PhillyACCESS Facebook page or contact us with submissions. Below is video of a power wheelchair that can be operated by facial muscles. The original article suggests that the chair is designed for people paralyzed from the neck down. The video reports that plans

Rob Quinnnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3265782910785281689.post-47342853332427446272011-10-14T10:00:00.000-04:002011-10-14T10:00:10.110-04:00

          It’s been a while since we did a post of interesting links, so we’re trying it with a twist this week. PhillyACCESS is all about trying to get our readers involved in the site. So, the links are on our Facebook page. Check ‘em out and let us know your thoughts. Here’s what you’ll find:           A young kid with cerebral palsy finding a way to have his voice heard in the

Rob Quinnnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3265782910785281689.post-56158399022610803802011-10-11T11:00:00.000-04:002011-10-11T14:56:42.855-04:00

          Last week I wrote a post on my own blog responding to comments on philly.com posted on an article about the lack of accessible taxis in Philadelphia.           The word I settled on to describe the comments was “disturbing.” They were beyond ignorant, revealing abusive attitudes toward the disability community. One particularly egregious comment suggested strapping people in

Rob Quinnnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3265782910785281689.post-79153479656075469682011-10-06T09:13:00.001-04:002011-10-06T09:13:46.556-04:00

          This popped up on Facebook from comedian Josh Blue, who has cerebral palsy. I’m on the fence as to whether I think it’s funny or not. I’m sure some will find it offensive, but I’m not ready to go that far. Let us know your opinions.

Rob Quinnnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3265782910785281689.post-78548372015868990792011-10-04T12:00:00.000-04:002011-10-04T12:00:00.415-04:00

          I recently attended a Philadelphia Phillies game in my power wheelchair, and as always I was struck once again by the fact that it seems as though anyone can sit in accessible seating. I’m not talking about companions of people with disabilities. I’m talking about people who simply do not have a mobility disability sitting there. So, I e-mailed the Phillies identifying myself as a

Rob Quinnnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3265782910785281689.post-19173973914696885322011-09-29T09:00:00.000-04:002011-09-29T09:00:04.615-04:00

          Below is a guest post written by Terry Tracy author of A Great Place for a Seizure. While the focus of PhillyACCESS is on information for people with physical disabilities, we’re publishing this essay as a great opportunity for readers to get some insight into the writing of someone with a disability. Five Random People and a Seizure Fifty million people in the world

Rob Quinnnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3265782910785281689.post-37103041370103748522011-09-27T08:40:00.001-04:002011-09-27T08:41:25.869-04:00

A reader sent in a link to the below trailer for the PBS documentary Lives Worth Living. It’s a great reminder to check it out on Tuesday, October 27th, 10 PM.

Rob Quinnnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3265782910785281689.post-89474924642100023992011-09-22T09:00:00.000-04:002011-09-22T09:00:07.790-04:00

We stumbled on to the below story and video about a self-driving car. It’s probably not considered assistive technology, and I doubt it will be on the market any time soon. But there certainly seems to be some future implications for people with disabilities who cannot drive. A self-driving car has taken to the road in Germany, in a hands-free test drive on the busy streets of Berlin.

Rob Quinnnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3265782910785281689.post-51341013468779364622011-09-20T17:59:00.001-04:002011-09-20T20:52:27.374-04:00

We received an e-mail from the founder of www.teachantibullying.com, Dr. Claudio V. Cerullo, on the topic of bullying. This has been a hot topic of late, but unfortunately little attention seems to be given to students with physical disabilities who are attending regular school. I have no real way of confirming Dr. Cerullo’s credentials and, unfortunately, in a back-and-forth via e-mail

Rob Quinnnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3265782910785281689.post-76079691863122259162011-09-15T09:00:00.000-04:002011-09-15T09:00:02.126-04:00

I found this via a Facebook post. The world now has a cerebral palsy awareness video from Lady Gaga. Let us know your thoughts.

Rob Quinnnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3265782910785281689.post-14720138623934218262011-09-13T11:37:00.000-04:002011-09-13T11:37:52.917-04:00

As schools get underway across the country, I had some thoughts on A Forgotten Resource in “Transitioning” for Disabled Students. I hope you’ll check out the post on my personal blog and feel free to offer thoughts of your own here or on my blog. Opinion pieces are always welcomed at PhillyACCESS.

Rob Quinnnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3265782910785281689.post-59716819857554689752011-09-08T09:00:00.001-04:002011-11-21T22:31:47.172-05:00

We received the below information via e-mail: MS Club for the Mildly AffectedDate 3rd Wednesday of the month (UPDATED 11/21: Now on Saturdays)Time 7:00pmLocation YMCA Airport Rd Facility, Multi-Purpose Room If you have been diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis and are looking to connect with others, then this is the Club for you. Come hang out with other fun, vibrant people who also happen to

Rob Quinnnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3265782910785281689.post-49726109986244713792011-09-07T08:00:00.001-04:002011-09-07T08:00:02.463-04:00

We’ve certainly had a lot of information from the West Chester YMCA lately. They seem to really be following through on their effort to make adapted sports a real part of what they’re doing. Please note that this next event requires registration by September 12th – that’s Monday! October 4th 1-3 pm Learn to Golf Hosted by the Council on Brain Injury, David’s Drive is a chance for golfers and

Rob Quinnnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3265782910785281689.post-80722220688623579352011-09-06T08:00:00.006-04:002011-09-06T16:27:12.120-04:00

The West Chester YMCA Adapted Sports Club is participating in the Y's Benefit Bike Ride this Sunday. Here are details from their newsletter: On September 11th the YMCA's Adapted Sports Club will participate in the West Chester YMCA's Benefit Bike Ride. There are 8, 15, 25, 42 and 80 mile rides available at a charge of $20 per person or $40 per family.  If you are new to cycling and would

Rob Quinnnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3265782910785281689.post-8100514372482425562011-09-01T06:00:00.000-04:002011-09-01T06:00:00.469-04:00

The Philadelphia PowerPlay, a competitive power wheelchair floor hockey organization has announced that their first session of the 2011-12 season been scheduled for Saturday, September 10, from 10 AM to 12 PM at Archbishop Prendergast High School. In posting the announcement, Team Manager Pat Hilferty wanted us to be sure to let people know that they can come to any game on the schedule and play

Rob Quinnnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3265782910785281689.post-41772127272210253422011-08-31T10:35:00.000-04:002011-08-31T10:35:52.683-04:00

It’s been a while since we had a Book Worm Wednesday, but we learned of an upcoming release titled Waveform by Amber DiPietra and Denise Leto. Multiple sources offer the following description: WAVEFORM documents an aqueous, stop-start conversation between two women poets with disabilities. The idea of suspension--being held back, held over, or held by larger bodies, especially water--serves as

Rob Quinnnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3265782910785281689.post-7040993599280805642011-08-30T15:10:00.000-04:002011-08-30T15:10:33.739-04:00

This isn’t our usual type of post lately as we have been trying to stick to information that is submitted directly to PhillyACCESS and truly local. But the below was on a listserv recently, and it seemed genuinely different than the typical “call for papers” that are generally sent out. Obviously, local writers are able to submit. Call for Papers for an Edited Collection on Disabled Mothers

Rob Quinnnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3265782910785281689.post-44409242643154164072011-08-29T15:51:00.000-04:002011-08-29T15:51:23.484-04:00

We received the following via a Facebook message from a participant of the program mentioned below: American DanceWheels will be holding wheelchair dance classes at Moss Rehab, Elkins Park. The start date is on Saturday, September 10th from 1 pm to 3 pm. For more information, check out their web site, www.americandancewheels.org. According to the “About” section of their website: American

Rob Quinnnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3265782910785281689.post-9281957876796315502011-08-26T08:00:00.000-04:002011-08-26T08:00:50.377-04:00

We received the following press release via a listserv: LIVES WORTH LIVING PREMIERES ON THE PBS SERIES INDEPENDENT LENS ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2011 AT 10 PM Powerful Documentary Chronicles the History of America’s Disability Rights Movement (San Francisco, CA) - While there are close to 50 million Americans living with disabilities, Lives Worth Living is the first television history of their

Rob Quinnnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3265782910785281689.post-73571597236698965382011-08-25T09:00:00.002-04:002011-08-26T18:33:49.169-04:00

We received the below from a friend of PhillyACCESS who is organizing an outing for people with disabilities to Six Flags Great Adventure. Check it out: Six Flags Great Adventure Outing on September 18 Doug McCullough is organizing an outing to Six Flags Great Adventure (New Jersey) for people with disabilities. The basics are as follows: • The event will be September 18 starting at 10:30 AM

Rob Quinnnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3265782910785281689.post-38847176670393037802011-08-24T09:00:00.001-04:002011-08-24T09:00:04.258-04:00

We received the following notice via e-mail: The West Chester Area YMCA is pleased to announce that, in addition to our monthly events, we are now also offering Adapted Sport opportunities on a weekly basis. Tennis, Dance, Swimming and Martial Arts are just a few of the opportunities available specifically for people with disabilities. These clinics and courses are geared toward all ability

Rob Quinnnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3265782910785281689.post-35536685684830404382011-08-23T08:08:00.000-04:002011-08-23T08:08:40.853-04:00

We received the following information through a comment on our blog from Mike Northern: The anthology Beauty is a Verb: The New Poetry of Disability will be coming out in September. Several of the Philly-area poets included will be giving a reading from the anthology at the Central Branch of the Free Library on Monday, Sept. 19. They will also be reading at Infusion Cafe on Germantown Ave. on

Rob Quinnnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3265782910785281689.post-58017180233749470572011-08-22T08:04:00.000-04:002011-08-22T08:04:31.055-04:00

Our new Facebook page is up and working! In just a few days we have received more followers (or “likes”) than any other social networking site or system we have utilized. We’re thrilled to have some new followers, and glad to see some people have made the jump from Networked Blogs. I think this will be our best step yet in creating an active site. The new page is a great way to follow

Rob Quinnnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3265782910785281689.post-24355305024495809092011-08-19T09:00:00.008-04:002011-08-20T16:54:19.610-04:00

We received this via forwarded e-mail: FREEDOM’S WINGS INTERNATIONAL FLYING FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES Freedom’s Wings International is a non-profit organization which provides the opportunity for persons with physical disabilities to fly in specially adapted sailplanes. On Saturday, October 8th, and Sunday, October 9th, Freedom’s Wings will offer free introductory rides to interested

Rob Quinnnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3265782910785281689.post-3621334880282107402011-08-17T09:00:00.001-04:002011-08-17T09:00:11.095-04:00

We received this via forwarded e-mail: 20th ANNUAL FIRST SWING SEMINAR / LEARN TO GOLF CLINIC SLATED FOR SEPTEMBER 7 Malvern, PA – Individuals with disabilities who are interested in learning how to play golf or who want to return to their game are invited to the 20th Annual First Swing Seminar and Learn to Golf Program at Rivercrest Golf Club and Preserve in Phoenixville. The clinic is free

Rob Quinnnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3265782910785281689.post-69526876833289827432011-08-16T09:06:00.000-04:002011-08-16T09:06:42.265-04:00

PhillyACCESS is experimenting with a new Facebook page. For now, I’m just trying to figure out how to connect our blog with the new page and Twitter at the same time, as well as what to do with our Networked Blogs account. So please be patient, and I hope to have more details soon. Readers can check out the page here.

Rob Quinnnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3265782910785281689.post-54084138854734280632011-08-15T09:00:00.001-04:002011-08-15T09:00:15.023-04:00

I caught this via a Facebook post, which linked to the video featured on the Daily Local for Chester County on Wednesday about the Shining Stars Adapted Dance Camp. Learn more about the program through their website . I couldn’t find a link to Wednesday’s article, but here’s an old article on the program from the newspaper.

Rob Quinnnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3265782910785281689.post-77283455573024171112011-08-10T09:00:00.001-04:002011-08-10T09:00:07.860-04:00

I went out to Neumann College this past weekend to catch some of the 2011 United States Powerhockey Championship. I was very impressed by the event, the crowd, and the competitive nature of the games. Watching the reaction of the crowd during the games was especially interesting for me. I was involved in the rare adaptive sports event as a kid, and the difference was great to see. Sure, there

Rob Quinnnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3265782910785281689.post-36538037440386825642011-08-08T09:00:00.002-04:002011-08-08T09:20:09.362-04:00

The news broke on Friday that the MDA Telethon had severed ties with long-time host Jerry Lewis. The responses I saw on news articles and Twitter were astonishingly ignorant to the issue that lead to Lewis’ ouster – the fact that the patronizing style of the comedian in hosting the event was offensive to many people with Muscular Dystrophy and other disabilities. In fact, the news reports I read

Rob Quinnnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3265782910785281689.post-38718840523291718232011-08-03T08:08:00.000-04:002011-08-03T08:08:43.206-04:00

A friend of PhillyACCESS sent us a link to the New York Times story, Reaping Millions in Nonprofit Care for Disabled, suggesting the story would make our blood boil. It opens: The brothers, Philip and Joel, earned close to $1 million a year each as the two top executives running a Medicaid-financed nonprofit organization serving the developmentally disabled. See the link above to read the whole

Rob Quinnnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3265782910785281689.post-60258869459650328122011-07-31T12:24:00.000-04:002011-07-31T12:24:24.942-04:00

We received the below via e-mail: FREEDOM’S WINGS INTERNATIONAL FLYING FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES Freedom’s Wings International is a non-profit organization which provides the opportunity for persons with disabilities to fly in specially adapted sailplanes. On Saturday, September 10th and Sunday, September 11th Freedom’s Wings will offer free introductory rides to Veterans with

Rob Quinnnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3265782910785281689.post-38503640459605148602011-06-30T11:04:00.001-04:002011-06-30T11:06:03.852-04:00

We found a video of some adaptive cooking tips that might come in handy for your next BBQ this summer or just a quiet night at home. But to tell the truth we just couldn’t resist the fireworks in the background as we head into the 4th of July weekend and the heart of summer. Posted by imbonnie.

Rob Quinnnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3265782910785281689.post-5787372291721094962011-06-29T10:42:00.000-04:002011-06-29T10:42:45.545-04:00

We learned of a new series from Lynne Rienner Publishers called Disability in Society via a listserv. Proposals for new titles are also welcomed. Here are the details as explained via the listserv: More than eighteen percent of the US population lives with some kind of physical, sensory, or cognitive impairment - and the construction of impairments as "disability" is a social phenomenon

Rob Quinnnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3265782910785281689.post-56964309176413257062011-06-28T10:44:00.000-04:002011-06-28T10:44:25.389-04:00

We learned of the EyeNote app via a Facebook post from the Institute on Disabilities at Temple University. Here are some details from www.eyenote.gov: The EyeNote™ application (app) was developed by the Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) for the blind or visually impaired to use as a tool to increase accessibility to Federal Reserve Notes (U.S. paper currency). EyeNote™ is built for the

Rob Quinnnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3265782910785281689.post-24750623425191554982011-06-27T09:00:00.001-04:002011-06-27T09:07:17.514-04:00

We learned of the following via a listserv, and more information is available at www.rds.hawaii.edu/announcements/06032011/: Call for Abstracts for a Special Issue of the Review of Disability Studies: Writing the Global Family: International Perspectives on Disability Studies and Family Narratives We live in the Golden Age of the memoir. Everyone has a story to tell, and a growing number are

Rob Quinnnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3265782910785281689.post-35075674569833466382011-06-24T09:00:00.001-04:002011-06-24T09:00:04.770-04:00

The below video lesson about wheelchair basketball might not be the most spectacular clip we’ve ever had, but it’s solid information for newcomers to the sport. It also might be a nice primer for the clinic coming up in August – see our Event Calendar if you’re reading this post near its original publication date.) I have never played the sport but whenever I’ve been a spectator, dribbling in

Rob Quinnnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3265782910785281689.post-12182163294698871062011-06-23T11:35:00.000-04:002011-06-23T11:35:18.782-04:00

Here’s a recent show from Disabled Radio. According to the show’s description, the host, Rob Pritts, discusses “disability culture with Valerie Brew-Parrish, and . . . the Disability Pride Parade. If you’re anywhere near Chicago on July 23rd, consider participating in the parade or coming out to watch. For more information, visit Disability Pride Parade. Disabled Radio plans to be there!”

Rob Quinnnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3265782910785281689.post-13833186884532516862011-06-22T09:27:00.000-04:002011-06-22T09:27:21.237-04:00

Yesterday, I learned of the story of a man with a disability with limited upper body control being forced off of a Frontier Airlines flight because the pilot felt he was a safety risk through a New Mobility Facebook link. The story from www.thedenverchannel.com, is quoted extensively below. I’m posting this on PhillyACCESS because I think these are the types of stories that our community needs

Rob Quinnnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3265782910785281689.post-25663156074475388762011-06-21T09:00:00.001-04:002011-06-21T09:00:05.270-04:00

We learned via e-mail that there will be a hand cycling event as part of SportsFest in the Lehigh Valley in July. Here’s information from the SportsFest website: Hand Cycling Location Little Lehigh Parkway Schedule Saturday [July 16]: 10:00am to 11:00am The IM ABLE Foundation will be sponsoring this year’s Hand Cycling event at SportsFest. The foundation’s mission is to enrich lives through

Rob Quinnnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3265782910785281689.post-9480520110336309822011-06-20T10:14:00.003-04:002011-06-20T17:46:23.057-04:00

I found this via PhillyACCESS’ Twitter feed, through EasyChirp. Collision is a film starring two women with disabilities in leading roles – a rare combination for film. But the producers are seeking donations to make the movie, and have a deadline of July 1 to raise $10,000. They had raised more than $7k as of this morning. See their video below, and tell PhillyACCESS what you think. From the

Rob Quinnnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3265782910785281689.post-23946396954036335962011-06-17T13:32:00.000-04:002011-06-17T13:32:53.890-04:00

It’s a little slow at PhillyACCESS today, but we think we came up with a video that fits the bill for something different heading into the weekend. The video, called “Clip from ‘Talk’ by the Disability Rights Commission (UK),” offers able-bodied people a glimpse into life with a disability. The description reads, “You’ve got a job interview, but suddenly you’re in the minority. A tale worthy of

Rob Quinnnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3265782910785281689.post-21122311492581403382011-06-16T14:31:00.000-04:002011-06-16T14:31:38.583-04:00

I saw this PSA on disability.gov encouraging businesses to include people with disabilities in their recruitment efforts. Thoughts on the subject are always welcomed.

Rob Quinnnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3265782910785281689.post-39719672047042911122011-06-15T16:48:00.000-04:002011-06-15T16:48:56.585-04:00

Here’s another title from Penny Warner’s Connor Westphal series, featuring a journalist who is deaf and from a small town. From her website about Right to Remain Silent: Deaf journalist Connor Westphal just broke a huge story for her California Gold Country newspaper, the Eureka! Old Sparkle Bodie has finally passed away--only to send local tongues wagging by coming back to life at the funeral

Rob Quinnnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3265782910785281689.post-23674708240897672932011-06-14T11:33:00.000-04:002011-06-14T11:33:02.369-04:00

I don’t like to publish posts that are essentially advertisements for a product. But I saw the below advertisement, and it really looks like something that will become a standard part of manual wheelchairs. According to magicwheels.com: MAGICWHEELS are wheelchair wheels with a geared hub that provides a 2:1 mechanical advantage and an automatic hill-holder. They are great for climbing hills,

Rob Quinnnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3265782910785281689.post-86833096458910741212011-06-13T09:00:00.001-04:002011-06-13T09:00:08.320-04:00

The below is a trailer for the film Sarlet Road, an Australian film that looks at the issue of sex therapists for people with disabilities. Please feel free to offer your thoughts on this thought provoking topic in the comments section or our social networking outlets. Learn more about the film here.

Rob Quinnnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3265782910785281689.post-6734636379680089482011-06-10T09:00:00.001-04:002011-06-10T09:00:04.621-04:00

We originally discovered the below video at We Push Sports. Bowling might not be the most exciting sport available, but it just might be an opportunity to get out and have some fun competing with friends – able-bodied and disabled. The video was posted by dvanwage. Here’s the description: I own what can best be described as a "contraption" that I can use to go bowling. Using it is not as easy

Rob Quinnnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3265782910785281689.post-65703473762226629592011-06-09T09:00:00.004-04:002011-06-09T11:12:02.617-04:00

The 2011 Grandview Grandprix is coming to the area on Saturday, July 23. Here’s more information from the Bikereg website: This year’s event is the 2011 Pennsylvania State Championship race for all senior categories! Race against riders in YOUR category. No “combined” fields! How do you truly compare? This is a classic, technical 1-mile course through the shaded neighborhood of Grandview.

Rob Quinnnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3265782910785281689.post-75336762665300331262011-06-08T09:00:00.002-04:002011-06-08T15:52:59.348-04:00

Here’s another title from Penny Warner’s Connor Westphal series, featuring a journalist who is deaf and from a small town. From her website about Sign of Foul Play: Last night's earthquake has the California Gold Country town of Flat Skunk buzzing; and over her morning mocha, deaf newswoman Connor Westphal is shaping it into a lead story for her local paper, the Eureka! Then her TTY phone

Rob Quinnnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3265782910785281689.post-28116232006463706342011-06-07T09:00:00.001-04:002011-06-07T09:00:12.590-04:00

We received the below information from Global Abilities: Global Abilities Hosts the 2011 Rec Fest Saturday, September 17th, 2011 Carousel House Recreation Center One in five Americans is living with a disability! In the Philadelphia region alone, several hundred thousand individuals have a physical disability, developmental disability, or sensory (hearing or sight) impairment. In addition to the

Rob Quinnnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3265782910785281689.post-78206966867294954032011-06-06T09:00:00.001-04:002011-06-06T09:00:04.399-04:00

Accessible Twitter has become Easy Chirp. I had never heard of Accessible Twitter, so I thought this might be worth passing along for more than just the name change. From the website: Web accessibility for the Twitter website application Easy Chirp is an alternative to the Twitter.com website. It is designed to be easier to use and is optimized for disabled users. Learn more about web

Rob Quinnnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3265782910785281689.post-48207366746789760482011-06-03T09:00:00.002-04:002011-06-03T09:00:00.889-04:00

As I’ve said many times, part of the goal of PhillyACCESS is to let readers know about things they may not have otherwise come across. I don’t know anything about the Kessel Run, but the below shows an example of off-road handcycling. Check it out!

Rob Quinnnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3265782910785281689.post-86254444696243360752011-06-02T09:00:00.001-04:002011-06-02T09:00:08.448-04:00

We learned of the following via United Spinal’s newsletter, and the below information comes from their website: 2011 Kids Sports Spectacular This one-day event, which is free to all children and participating families, offers sports and recreation clinics to children with disabilities (ages 4-21). Activities include: Basketball, Tennis, Power Soccer, Hockey, Softball, and Hand Cycling. For

Rob Quinnnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3265782910785281689.post-121711495611464302011-06-01T09:00:00.003-04:002011-06-01T09:00:03.685-04:00

I found the below trailer for Fixed via the Facebook page of the Center for Leadership in Disabilities. According to the film’s blog: FIXED takes a critical look at the direction of emerging human enhancement technologies through the eyes of three people with significant disabilities, a scientist, a journalist, and a community organizer.

Rob Quinnnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3265782910785281689.post-34454510805128713522011-05-31T09:00:00.009-04:002011-05-31T09:00:07.711-04:00

The below was written by Loretta Cohen, a Board Member of the West Chester Area YMCA. Twenty-seven boats, thirty-three paddlers and one really good time. The PA Center for Adapted Sports held its first outdoor paddle of the season last Sunday. After three, well-attended kayak training sessions at the West Chester YMCA pool, the kayakers headed to Marsh Creek State Park to test their abilities in

Rob Quinnnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3265782910785281689.post-3272469859891014982011-05-31T08:30:00.007-04:002011-08-16T16:32:20.160-04:00

After a little more than a year of posting something on PhillyACCESS every business day, I plan to publish on a slightly less aggressive schedule for the upcoming summer. It may be wishful thinking on my part that I’m going to focus more on my writing, but at least that’s the plan. Part of that plan is to continue “regular” posts on PhillyACCESS, though I’m not sure what that will mean at this

Rob Quinnnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3265782910785281689.post-4026956212664219162011-05-26T09:00:00.002-04:002011-05-26T09:00:13.038-04:00

This weekend will mark 10 years since the Supreme Court ruled that Casey Martin could use a golf cart to compete on the PGA Tour. Martin has a circulatory disease called Klippel Trenaunay Weber that makes walking a course almost impossible. The attitudes from PGA officials and the legends of the game, as depicted in a recent story by espn.com, about accommodating Martin’s needs seem like a great

Rob Quinnnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3265782910785281689.post-57789498632329719432011-05-25T09:00:00.001-04:002011-05-25T09:00:04.956-04:00

Here’s another title from Penny Warner’s Connor Westphal series, featuring a journalist who is deaf and from a small town. From her website about Dead Body Language: Deaf newspaper reporter Connor Westphal traded in her San Francisco mocha lattes for boiled coffee and her family inheritance: The Eureka!, a tiny local paper in California's Gold Country. Working out of her office in the town of

Rob Quinnnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3265782910785281689.post-4778165673954679862011-05-24T09:00:00.002-04:002011-05-24T09:00:04.379-04:00

Did you know tomorrow, Wednesday, May 25, is World MS Day? Well, neither did I, but I just happened to catch a post about it on Caregivngly Yours. Here’s what worldmsday.org/ says about it: Multiple Sclerosis is a neurological disease that affects people differently. Many people with MS are able to work for years after diagnosis. But many have to give up work, when greater understanding of the

Rob Quinnnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3265782910785281689.post-44545739857243738852011-05-23T09:00:00.001-04:002011-05-23T09:00:15.703-04:00

I saw the below via Facebook. If you are not already a member of the Disabled Adults Social Activities Foundation, please see their website and contact them about participating in the picnic. When: June 11, 2011 Where: Red Bank Battlefield, National Park NJ Time: Saturday11 AM to 4PM? Rain date: Sunday June 12 11:00 AM DASA is sponsoring a picnic and would like to invite you to attend. We

Rob Quinnnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3265782910785281689.post-20994954190014896442011-05-20T09:00:00.000-04:002011-05-20T09:00:01.203-04:00

I first found the below video at WHEELIE cATHOLIC. The video speaks for itself, or I guess I should say that the woman in the video, Victoria Mavis, speaks for herself. I just thought it was a positive message and unique perspective. Posted by victoriamavis.

Rob Quinnnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3265782910785281689.post-15577076659357448042011-05-19T09:00:00.001-04:002011-05-19T09:00:05.277-04:00

I recently wrote about my experience in starting a self-defense class. I actually missed a note about the class in a newsletter that I receive mainly for PhillyACCESS. My apologies for the oversight. I happened to hear about it by a friend of mine I met through cycling is teaching the course. I purposely did not mention that the class is for people with disabilities in the post as I was trying

Rob Quinnnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3265782910785281689.post-12216411656951696982011-05-18T09:00:00.001-04:002011-05-18T09:00:05.142-04:00

I have to admit that I don’t remember how I found Penny Warner’s website, but her Connor Westphal series seemed like a good fit for a Book Worm Wednesday. The most prominent title from the series page on her website is Dead Man’s Hand, which according to Amazon.com was published in January 2010. But, paraphrasing NBC’s summer slogan a few years back, if you’ve never read it, it’s new to you. Here

Rob Quinnnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3265782910785281689.post-73953524308404264052011-05-17T10:10:00.000-04:002011-05-17T10:10:52.320-04:00

We learned of the below via a listserv. Apologies for the late notice, but it’s a webinar and there’s no mention of a need to register early. In fact, there was no mention of how to register, but we believe we have found the website with the original announcement and registration links here. There also seems to be more than one chance to be part of the webinar. See the link for more information

Rob Quinnnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3265782910785281689.post-24953571326189733092011-05-16T09:20:00.001-04:002011-05-16T16:09:28.918-04:00

We received the below via e-mail including a newsletter from the Brandywine Valley YMCA. The below is a “Second Sunday” event, which are free and Y membership is not required for participation. Adaptive Tennis Clinic Sunday, July 10, 1:00 to 4:00 PM Location: West Goshen Park, located on the corner of Fern Hill and Five Points Roads in West Chester. What better way to burn off calories and

Rob Quinnnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3265782910785281689.post-2453856601014142962011-05-13T09:00:00.003-04:002011-06-20T17:41:33.777-04:00

We mentioned the effort by Rick Mason and Aaron Roux to hand cycle coast to coast across the United States from San Diego, California, to St Augustine, Florida. Our apologies for the belated follow-up, but they did it! Congratulations, gentleman!

Rob Quinnnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3265782910785281689.post-6612473796313219282011-05-12T09:00:00.007-04:002011-05-13T12:47:25.569-04:00

The Disability History Museum has launched a new website. Here’s a description we were forwarded via a listserv and publish here with the permission of the sender: The Disability History Museum (DHM), whose mission is to foster a deeper understanding about how changing cultural values, notions of identity, laws and policies have shaped and influenced the experience of people with disabilities,

Rob Quinnnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3265782910785281689.post-11281828706818411022011-05-11T09:00:00.001-04:002011-05-11T09:00:05.622-04:00

I received an e-mail announcing Rachel Simon’s latest release, The Story of Beautiful Girl. I actually got to interview Simon after she released Riding the Bus with My Sister, and took a writing tutorial session with her. Here is some information about the new release and Simon from her website: Synopsis It is 1968. Lynnie, a young white woman with a developmental disability, and Homan, an

Rob Quinnnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3265782910785281689.post-7472155678580403312011-05-10T09:00:00.003-04:002011-05-10T09:00:09.457-04:00

We made it! One year ago today PhillyACCESS started a streak of publishing one post per business day for an entire year. It really didn’t start as a goal. I just happened to have a lot of material that didn’t necessarily need to be posted right away, so one per day just made sense. I’m not quite sure when the goal became a post per business day, but (with a few “long weekends”) we posted 225

Rob Quinnnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3265782910785281689.post-48060862980731552772011-05-09T09:00:00.001-04:002011-05-09T09:00:15.165-04:00

We received the below via e-mail including a newsletter from the Brandywine Valley YMCA. The below is a “Second Sunday” event, which are free and Y membership is not required for participation. Adaptive Basketball Clinic Sunday, August 14, 1:00 to 4:00 PM Location: Airport Road Facility Love to shoot hoops? Tired of sitting on the sidelines? Come on out for an afternoon of skills and drills on

Rob Quinnnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3265782910785281689.post-39188237532308804882011-05-06T09:00:00.001-04:002011-05-06T09:00:04.972-04:00

A reader of PhillyACCESS forwarded us the below information from www.edrobertscampus.org. The building is obviously not local, but the concept should be of national interest. As explained by the reader, “Ed Roberts was one of the original Berkeley students who started the independent living movement. He died and the community of Berkeley (NOT just the disabled community......it is so amazing

Rob Quinnnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3265782910785281689.post-87621570231092977982011-05-05T09:00:00.005-04:002011-05-05T09:00:03.059-04:00

Sunday was the 6th annual Blogging Against Disabilism Day. Click here for a plethora of disability related posts.

Rob Quinnnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3265782910785281689.post-6222145901773758962011-05-04T09:00:00.003-04:002011-05-04T09:00:12.355-04:00

There hasn’t been a Book Worm Wednesday on PhillyACCESS in a while, but we found a children’s book that seemed worth a mention. Super Cyclist by Dave Carl puts a twist on the crime fighter character – this one has a disability. Here’s what Amazon says about Super Cyclist: John is a determined kid in a wheelchair, who wants to catch criminals when he grows up. But others discourage him because

Rob Quinnnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3265782910785281689.post-22081240864403533182011-05-03T09:00:00.001-04:002011-05-03T09:00:17.453-04:00

It’s been a while since we had an AT Tuesday. The below, which we found at MedGadget.com a while back, is more about “what’s to come” as opposed to something that can help a person right now. But it never hurts to take a peek into the future. (The below has been quoted without any attempt to Americanize the writing.) Frazer-Nash has partnered with University College London (UCL) and the Royal

Rob Quinnnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3265782910785281689.post-14944652286120090422011-05-02T09:00:00.007-04:002011-05-02T09:00:02.909-04:00

I bookmarked the below from thinkbeyondthelabel.com. It is a list of what they call the “Best Practices for Finding Qualified Workers with Disabilities.” For our opinion question of the month, we’re asking: How effective do you think these steps would be for a company that was looking to recruit employees with disabilities? 1. Learn about local available resources for training, awareness, and

Rob Quinnnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3265782910785281689.post-22680503069471610462011-04-29T09:00:00.001-04:002011-04-29T09:00:06.829-04:00

I recently across the below movie trailer for Only God Could Hear Me, which was posted on YouTube by ColinSander in August of 2010. A comment on YouTube mentions a Pittsburgh premier in May, and another blog that mentions the same thing. Hopefully, it will become more widely available. Here is the video description: Starring and narrated by Chris Klein and Jennifer Lowe, ‘Only God Could Hear Me

Rob Quinnnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3265782910785281689.post-16469271701725326472011-04-28T09:00:00.013-04:002011-04-29T09:01:53.233-04:00

It took some time to figure out how to embed shows from Disabled Radio, but we have managed to do it. I connected with the usual host, Rob Pritts, a while back on Facebook. Readers hopefully noticed their link in our list of resources in the sidebar. I actually posted a link to another show a while back. I apologize for the delay in posting another one, but I wanted to be able to embed the show

Rob Quinnnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3265782910785281689.post-65526428503313556122011-04-27T09:00:00.000-04:002011-04-27T09:00:10.396-04:00

We learned of the Independence Expo via United Spinal’s newsletter. The nearest event we have found is in New York, listed on www.independenceexpo.org with these details: Brentwood, New York June 25-26, 2011 Suffolk Community College’s Sports & Exhibition Complex The website offers the following details about the expos: Explore Your Abilities Imagine having access to the most valuable

Rob Quinnnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3265782910785281689.post-13748361444131334822011-04-26T09:00:00.017-04:002011-04-26T15:40:06.516-04:00

We received the below from the Pennsylvania Center for Adapted Sports: You’re invited to our cycling program OPEN HOUSE on Saturday, May 7, from 10am-12pm. Come learn about our nationally recognized program for cyclists with disabilities. No experience with disabilities required. Find out how you can help by volunteering your time and skills, opening cycling experiences to people with

Rob Quinnnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3265782910785281689.post-31817921903368676742011-04-21T09:00:00.004-04:002011-04-21T09:00:13.471-04:00

With the holiday weekend coming up, we’re going to end the “business” week the way we always try to – with something a little different. A friend of mine posted the below video on Facebook. I thought it was very thought provoking, and one of the best arguments I’ve ever heard about the power of the terms used to identify people with disabilities. The video was originally posted by TEDMED. The

Rob Quinnnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3265782910785281689.post-22589954201697467122011-04-20T09:00:00.001-04:002011-04-20T09:00:14.893-04:00

People around my age – let’s just say late 30s – may remember a show called The Facts of Life. Some may even remember, Geri, a cousin of one of the main characters who had cerebral palsy. Played by Geri Jewell, she was the first character with a disability to appear on prime-time television in a recurring role. Jewell recently wrote a book, released April 1, called I’m Walking As Straight As I

Rob Quinnnoreply@blogger.com0