Qualities that I look for when choosing a medical professional include showing a genuine interest in the patient, demonstrated compassion, and patience. Beyond the individual, administrative policies and procedures may be the barrier to those with disabilities and access to healthcare. For example, sometimes a medical provider will have a policy about patients arriving late… Read more »
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My Experience with Swimming
I jump in the water and stand in the shallow end for a few seconds before plunging under and stroking my way to the far end. Over the next few minutes, I get into a rhythm letting my arms hit the water… little bubbles appearing and disappearing at my fingertips. Over the next hour, I… Read more »
Waking Up to a Brave New World
I first began to understand how to navigate my way around a city when I was 23 years old. Until then, I always had someone with me because of the potential to get lost or disoriented. I went to a program called The College Internship Program in Bloomington, Indiana. The staff there knew I was… Read more »
The People in My Neighborhood: Creating a Safety Net for a Child or Young Adult with Disabilities
When I was a little girl, one of my favorite books was the Sesame Street book People in My Neighborhood. It featured all the different parts of a neighborhood such as the grocery and toy store, the doctor’s office, and the iconic Sesame Street characters to go with them. Part of teaching children and young… Read more »
The Power of “You Try First”
One of the best things my parents ever did for me was to teach me to be my own advocate as well as being a great pair of advocates on my behalf. My parents made sure I was helping around the house, taking care of pets, getting schoolwork done on a timely schedule, and involved… Read more »