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Tag Archives: Physical Disability
I welcome a child’s curiosity
I think all too often when you live life from the point of view, of a visible disability I think it truly lends itself to being somewhat of a poster child for other folks with disabilities. My perception is that … Continue reading
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Tagged child's curiosity, curiosity, curiosity definition, curiosity for kids, curiosity meaning, curiosity of children, curious person, define curiosity, define disability, disabilities, Disability, disability definition, disability jobs, disability services, disability support services, disabled, Intellectual disability, people with disabilities, Physical Disability
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working to better the disability cause
As an adult with a disability I have been working to better the cause for people with disabilities since 2009 by means of this blog. I think it is an honor to be the voice for others in a similar … Continue reading
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Tagged children with disabilities, define disability, disabilities, Disability, disability advocacy, disability definition, disability jobs, disability services, disability support services, disabled, Intellectual disability, people with disabilities, Physical Disability, special education. special education teacher, special needs, types of disabilities
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have the courage to be different
The reality is that living with a visible physical disability can be hard, and humans are curious. Well-meaning people stare and have been known to gawk and give looks of pity. I know this can be frustrating but when you … Continue reading
Understanding Cerebral Palsy: What Startle Reflex Really Means
.You know when a sudden noise causes an infant to jump out of their skin? That is moro reflex. This, as I understand it is a reflex that is normally lost as children grow, but this is a reflex that … Continue reading
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remember we are all individuals
Perception is a weird thing. Growing up my peers struggled to understand how me there classmate with a physical disability was in mainstream classes. I think this came in part because there was a program for students who had what … Continue reading
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Tagged disabilities, Disability, disabled, Education, Intellectual disability, Physical Disability
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Adjustment Period Required for New Equipment
Like many, I don’t always enjoy the adjustment period required when you get new equipment. Adjusting to a new piece of equipment is sometimes overlooked.Even with a new wheelchair despite often having a trial period with a chair that … Continue reading
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Startle Reflex:the question I have always had
I have wondered if cerebral palsy and the startle reflex is commonly associated with it, does everyone with cerebral palsy have the startle reflex? if you like my content why not help me out by joining my mailing list its … Continue reading
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independence: creating a sense of it while having help
I am a self proclaimed princess, which meant that for years I lacked an attitude of independence. Disability can change one’s sense of independence. Having a disability and living on my own has taught me to develop a sense of … Continue reading
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Tagged attendants, blog, Cerebral Palsy, Disability, independence, moving, moving out, personal care attendants, Physical Disability
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