What's the Deal with Disability

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What's the Deal with Disability

This is a place where disabled people can swap stories about mistreatment, being bothered in public, or dealing with unfortunate people. I also welcome non-disabled people to join, read, and discuss. I won't be "moderating" so you are responsible for what you put out there.

To start a new discussion or story, click 'start discussion' on the main page. To comment on other's stories or posts click on their story and hit 'reply to this'. Pretty easy! Please be civil and have fun!

My blog about my stories is http://thedealwithdisability.blogspot.com/

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Question regarding 'talk to me, not to my aide'

I just posted this as a comment to Eva's latest post, and then I discovered these forums so I'm going to re-post my question here in the hope that more people might see it and be willing to respond with their opinions. My question involves the 'talk to me, not to my aide' issue. I totally understand the reasoning and I do my best to respect it whenever I'm around someone who requires use of an aide (or an ASL or language interpreter) to communicate. However, I have a disabilitywhich involves…See More
Discussion posted by Alison Jun 28, 2010
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Alison is now a member of What's the Deal with Disability Jun 28, 2010
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Hala O is now a member of What's the Deal with Disability Jun 23, 2010
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Georzetta Ratcliffe updated their profile photo Jun 19, 2010
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Hiring a home health care aide or personal care assistant

I've been in a wheelchair for over 30 years. I written a series of articles on how to hire and train a personal care assistant . They are free to view and download at http://hubpages.com/profile/Georzetta.I think they contain valuable information that can really help anyone looking for a PCA.See More
Blog post by Georzetta Ratcliffe Jun 19, 2010
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Georzetta Ratcliffe replied to April S's discussion 'What about the people who can't walk at all?'
This happens all the time. Be it work, school, or shopping. As far as work and school are concerned, just plan on it. Speak with your professor or boss as soon as you start class or a job. Make a plan for getting notes from the professor or another…
Jun 19, 2010
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Georzetta Ratcliffe is now a member of What's the Deal with Disability Jun 19, 2010
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Jasmine Mugwort is now a member of What's the Deal with Disability May 21, 2010
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Titan replied to telos's discussion 'How Do I Talk With Her?'
Having no control doesn't mean not being able to access AAC there are many that are switch accessible and that may be an option for her. I have little control and use switch access. I would talk and give options of yes no questions as she is…
May 18, 2010
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Titan is now a member of What's the Deal with Disability May 18, 2010
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How Do I Talk With Her?

Hey guys, I was hoping maybe Eva or her aide or someone else who is awesome would have some insight on this - I'm having trouble finding anything on google! I'm working with a young woman who has CP, is nonverbal and doesn't have the hand or head control to use most AAC devices. She has arm gestures for yes/no and she uses them when she feels like, and  says nothing when she feels like it. She's also got a very expressive face. I will be working fulltime with her this summer, and I guess I'm…See More
Discussion posted by telos May 1, 2010
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telos is now a member of What's the Deal with Disability May 1, 2010
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Leonie Clarke is now a member of What's the Deal with Disability Apr 11, 2010
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How To Train your Dragon...refreshingly PWD friendly

First let me say spoilers ahead. Please do not read if you haven't seen the movie "How to Train your Dragon" or ever want to see it. I fully recommend that you see this film (in 2-D not in the uber-crazed 3-D because it ruins the sharpness of the color) and then feel free to come back and read this postStill here? Wait a bit longer; there are people in the back that still need to leave....LOLO.K.“How to Train your Dragon" is a computer animated film distributed by DreamWorks SKG, and it is…See More
Blog post by Brian Brutlag Apr 9, 2010
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Hi I found this blog using my scooby ears.

If any one knows what I am talking about or is curious about  what this means get back to me. I've been blessesd with a TBI. that happened to me  more than 30 years ago   and that  about 5 years ago I "discovered my purpose" in  life. its to in the shortest  time frame to give love now to inspire and be an advocate for anyone..  so ts now getting late and that I've go to get up tomorrow and do my thing.LOVEFFSee More
Discussion posted by Fantastic Frank Johnson Apr 2, 2010
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Fantastic Frank Johnson is now a member of What's the Deal with Disability Apr 2, 2010
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Alison

Question regarding 'talk to me, not to my aide'

I just posted this as a comment to Eva's latest post, and then I discovered these forums so I'm going to re-post my question here in the hope that more people might see it and be willing to respond…Continue

Started by Alison Jun 28, 2010.

April S

What about the people who can't walk at all? 1 Reply

I consider myself "high functioning" for a person with Cerebral Palsy, I can walk but very  slowly,so I just use a power chair to get around my college campus. Unfortunately most of my classes are on…Continue

Tags: elevator, chair, power

Started by April S. Last reply by Georzetta Ratcliffe Jun 19, 2010.

telos

How Do I Talk With Her? 1 Reply

Hey guys, I was hoping maybe Eva or her aide or someone else who is awesome would have some insight on this - I'm having trouble finding anything on google! I'm working with a young woman who has CP,…Continue

Started by telos. Last reply by Titan May 18, 2010.

Fantastic Frank Johnson

Hi I found this blog using my scooby ears.

If any one knows what I am talking about or is curious about  what this means get back to me. I've been blessesd with a TBI. that happened to me  more than 30 years ago   and that  about 5 years ago…Continue

Started by Fantastic Frank Johnson Apr 2, 2010.

 
 
 

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