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Category Archives: Government Programs
In My Own Home.
It’s time for me to share a story. No, this one doesn’t have handsome princes or fairy godmothers waving magic wands. Although I wish it did. That would be so much easier. This is my Medicaid story, and I want … Continue reading
This Is My Truth…
It was a promise that I made a long time ago, and even if it is uncomfortable sometimes and might go against my grain, it is a promise that I intend to keep. July 28th, 2007 was a good day … Continue reading
Just Book It!
When I started my blog almost five years ago, I was because I wanted a way to articulate some of the things I was going through. Living with various diagnoses is challenging on the best of days, and can be … Continue reading
Posted in caregivers, cerebral palsy, changing perspectives, communicating respect, Disabilitiy, Disability Blogs, disability etiquette, disability humor, empowering language, Government Programs, Helping people with disabilities, inclusion, power of touch
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Give Me Dignity…
In one of my college classes, someone shared his opinion that when Patrick Henry said “give me liberty or give me death,” he meant that if he could not be in control of his life, then he didn’t want to … Continue reading
Posted in Advocacy, cerebral palsy, Disabilitiy, Government Programs, Independence, Medicaid
Tagged Advocacy, caregivers, dignity, Patrick Henry, working
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Not the Sidelines
It is a lesson I learned when I was about fourteen years old. About halfway through my freshman year in high school, I started going to the varsity basketball games. Some friends of mine were on the team and I … Continue reading
How Medicare Cuts Might Affect Me
When I started this blog, I was pretty sure that I simply wanted to write about my life experience and how my disability affects me. Although I love advocacy efforts that increase the quality of life for people with disabilities, … Continue reading
Dorothy, Are You Sure?
Dorothy wanted to go back to Kansas. In her quest to do so she found some friends that needed a heart, a brain, and some courage. Let’s get something straight. I like to work, and I like to work hard. … Continue reading
