WORDS HAVE POWER

By Paula Cardwell Oct. 2024 Long white canes keep us safe, Long white canes keep us going straight. The cane is not used for humorous interactions, It represents our eyes that guide us in the right direction. Just remember, it’s not called a stick, Call this a long white cane. It’s OK that we have… Read more

  By Cass Irvin Oct., 2024   I can’t sing and I can’t dance–but I can vote. (I can sing, actually, but I shouldn’t do it in public.) Voting has always been important to me; I’m not sure why. Maybe it’s because it is something I can do. I have been voting since high school.… Read more

By Tina Jackson 10/14/2024 in honor of disability employment month I would like to share the story of a Developmentally Disabled man in my community who has earned the affection of everyone who knows him. BULLDOG If you have ever been to a Lawrence County High School football game to watch the bulldogs play, You… Read more

by Tina Jackson One of my most exciting opportunities to advocate was when I was asked to say a few words at a rally with Rev. William Barber. Even more exciting was when he took my hand and gave it a sweet kiss in appreciation. I was one of many speakers that day on the… Read more

What discussions would you like to see on this space? Health care? Transportation for wheelchairs? Employment? Lifestyles? Advocacy opportunities? Education? You tell me. Write in comments to share your thoughts. Read more

By Tina Jackson This month our blog is recognizing Cerebral Palsy awareness. I was born with Cerebral Palsy and can attest to life long struggles to keeping my body active. When I was born in 1956, few doctors were familiar with its cause or how it would affect my life. It took my parents two… Read more

TITLE DATE BODY DESCRIBE HOW A CERTAIN DISABILITY HAS AFFECTED YOU, FRIEND, FMILY OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW. WHAT HAVE YOU LEARNED? Etc. AUTHOR AND SOMETHING ABOUT THE AUTHOR Read more