Monthly Archives: September 2007

I take this language from my studies of C.Wright Mills, the sociologist who wrote about the interaction of facts and reason, noting that although facts are important, reason plays a key role in the development of any theories. And, what, … Continue reading →

How do you deal with a service call when you have a disability? This morning I have one scheduled. I know that there’s a chance I’ll get a technician who comes in, does his/her job and leaves. However, there have … Continue reading →

One of the first things I noticed after I started using a wheelchair was what a great view I had of good looking asses. Unfortunately, the converse was also true- leading me to be more circumspect about concluding that this … Continue reading →

Ever tried to negotiate a situation with someone who pulls a power play? It happens with ADA situations – and others. It can look something like this: your questions are answered with questions, not answers; the person implies (or explicitly … Continue reading →

“The snake you just saw Matt holding isn’t the one that bit him. He no longer owns that one.” via CNN broadcast Sometimes at the end of a video clip on one of the 24 hour news station, the news … Continue reading →

The inside joke I have with friends when I go out with them is the phrase “in the way”. I was just reminded of it this morning as I was reading email and a person with a disability alluded to … Continue reading →

If you’re not familiar with the term “trunk control”, then you probably take it for granted. Trunk control, in the world of spinal cord injury, refers to, among other things, the ability to sit up by yourself and your abdominal … Continue reading →

.when they’re on wheelchairs. My wheels squeak when they’re low on air and there’s not a thing I can do about it because I can’t operate an air pump. However, I do get a lot of comments when this happens. … Continue reading →

After speaking with several disabled friends about this issue, I’ve decided to blog about it. It’s rather unspoken that when you have a disability that requires personal care you lose some degree of privacy – because obviously that’s part of … Continue reading →

I’d like to address one of the barriers to inclusion directly. Pity. David over at Growing up With a Disability wrote about the role of pity and how it can block inclusion. He wrote in part: “Pity promotes the view … Continue reading →