“Do it yourself!” This statement is often heard in reference to school work as well as tasks related to school such as carrying your own backpack, putting your own coat away and gathering materials needed for a project or class.
While self-sufficiency is always important for students as we prepare them for life as independent adults, [...]
I finally made the move from Florida to my new home in Katy, Texas. The move itself wasn’t too bad, although it took us 19 hours to drive from Cape Coral, Florida to Texas. We stayed overnight for 1 night in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. We rented a U-Haul truck which one of my neighbors drove [...]
After four months of paperwork, which turned out to be unnecessary, I was finally able to move into my new apartment in March. It was not just another move, it’s it truly a fresh start for me. The surroundings are a complete 180 and I will no longer be living alone.
As some of you are [...]
I honestly never thought of myself as having a severe disability. I am able to go just about anywhere I want to go with my wheelchair. I am able to say anything I want to say with my DynaVox Vmax. I have people who help me with things like eating and getting dressed. I am [...]
Today it struck me on how dependent I am with my DynaVox Vmax to communicate. I am lost without it. For instance, when my caregiver takes me to the bathroom, I think about many things that I want to tell her. Without my device, however, I can’t express my thoughts. I try hard to remember [...]
On October 18, 2010 I flew to Houston, Texas. This was my first time flying solo. Needless to say, I was nervous because not only can’t I speak, but my balance isn’t so good and my right hand is clenched shut. This trip was a challenge for me, but I’ve always up for a challenge. [...]
This month I decided to write post for teachers. Throughout my educational career, I have had some amazing teachers and I have had some not so amazing teachers. Someone recently asked me if I could tell teachers anything what it would be. So, I put together some basic guidelines that I think every teacher should [...]
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