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Disaboom | ecrowley | 100 Web Tools for Members of the Disability Community.
comprehensive list/links of web tools for members of the disability community. I'm including all the major web tool categories/a few of tools themselves here (15 out of 100); go to the article to check out the full list! comprehensive list/links of web tools for members of the disability community. I'm including all the major web tool categories/a ... more
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Disaboom | Vicki | Why Are Disabled People So Mean?
I was particularly drawn to one question: "Why are some disabled people so mean?" It piqued my attention because I am disabled, and I don't think I am mean. The asker explains that he tried to help a disabled woman by opening the door and was greeted with a dirty look, like maybe he was going to rob her, and certainly with no thanks. He said that had happened before, so he was not going to help any more disabled people. I was particularly drawn to one question: "Why are some disabled people so mean?" It piqued my attention because I am disabl... more
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Can a disabled model make it?
"Kelly Knox has won a contest to become Britain's top disabled model, landing a photo shoot in the pages of a glossy magazine as a result.
The BBC3 programme Britain's Missing Top Model (BMTM) has stirred up controversy and debate as viewers watched eight girls with different disabilities battle it out for the title.
Based on the same format as America's Next Top Model and its British counterpart, the reality show followed the girls as they progressed through the competition.
But unlike its sister shows, BMTM was not offering a cast-iron contract to its winner - just the chance to meet with a modelling agency to see if they would sign her up.
Even the judges could not decide whether the winner would be able to turn their Marie Claire spread into a fully-fledged career as they discussed who would make the best role model.
In one episode, an able-bodied model provided a disturbing insight to the challenge they faced when she said to the camera: "God, New York would rather burn their city down than put a disabled model on the catwalk, I reckon."
What do you think? Is there room for a disabled model in the industry? "Kelly Knox has won a contest to become Britain's top disabled model, landing a photo shoot in the pages of a glossy magazin... more -
Disaboom | scrappywheels | Disaboom: The Addiction
I started to wonder why. I have several really good websites in my Bookmarks file. But not a single one gets visited every day. Why Disaboom? I think its because I really longed for a community of people who really honestly get me. The only non-disabled group of people that I can say fall into this catagory is my family and my best friend. I started to wonder why. I have several really good websites in my Bookmarks file. But not a single one gets visited every day. Why... more
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Health care comes easier in Switzerland for those with autism
Amazingly detailed look into the social service programs made available to families with children who are autistic. Basically, it boils down to this. No one in Switzerland needs to worry about health care, as each member of the community has equal rights and access to services across the board.
Is it costly for the Swiss? Yes. But the exchange is huge. Parents of autistic children don't need to worry about their child's quality of life after they pass away.
The brilliant aspect of this piece is the contrast made with US health care in the section titled: "Same scenario, different continent." A sad comparison, but an inspiring story about the LeGendres, who have two autistic daughters, is highlighted amongst the sadness. A snippet:
"So LeGendre, a former research scientist, and Herlihy, the CEO of a biotech company, tried something completely out of the box. They bought a 10,000-square-foot former convent. They hope to convert it into a group home that will someday house not just Lily and Julia, but perhaps several other disabled adults and staff members to care for them."
Truly compelling. Amazingly detailed look into the social service programs made available to families with children who are autistic. Basically, it boil... more -
Disability resources to share with Disaboom members
A comprehensive list of resources for people with disabilities posted in the Disaboom Community Section.
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BBC NEWS | Americas | Obama dismisses McCain ad attack
"You need to ask John McCain what he's for, not just what he's against,"
"I am going to paraphrase, oops he did it again,"
"This is not the John McCain we expected."
Mr McCain's campaign manager said it was up to the American people to decide what was positive or negative.
Well, what is McCain pushing that is positive??? "You need to ask John McCain what he's for, not just what he's against," ... more -
Delta makes woman with muscular dystrophy crawl off plane
On July 20th, Julianna's (delayed) Delta flight landed in Atlanta at 7:30pm, with a connecting flight scheduled for 8:05pm. Julianna, who has muscular dystrophy, missed the connecting flight because nobody came with a wheelchair until 8:05—the same time the connecting flight took off. To make matters worse, the plane crew told Julianna she might make the flight anyway if she stopped waiting for help and got off the plane right now, so she crawled down the stairs on her own. When the wheelchair came she was "wheeled into a back room and advised" that her plane had taken off. But that was just the first half of her ordeal, and the next eight hours only got worse.
Letter Julianna has sent to Richard Anderson, Delta's CEO:
The employees in this room were debating who would get me to the ticket gate to be re-ticketed because it was no one's job and the appropriate personnel were not responding to their calls. After that was resolved I was given a new boarding pass for a flight expected to leave at 12:55 AM. Then this person advised me she cannot get me from a D Gate to Gate A9. She again called for the appropriate personnel who never showed. We waited by an elevator for someone she convinced to bring me over to Gate A even though it was not his job. I had to beg him to stop at a bathroom entrance and to wait for me and then he finally delivered me to Gate A9.
I was given a meal voucher for my INCONVENIENCE but could not purchase any food because again there was no one to bring me to an eating establishment, never mind wait on the long line for me to make a food purchase.
At 11:15 I advised the gate attendant I was dehydrated and cramping because I could not purchase any water. This is the only nice employee that treated me with dignity. The flight I was transferred to was supposed to leave at 10:22 PM but was delayed until 1:30 AM. This gate attendant went and brought me water off of the plane.
This gate attendant also made sure she finally found some one at 11:15 PM to push me to obtain food and another bathroom break. I arrived in West Palm Beach at 3:15 AM with no ride and had to again crawl into the shuttle service to get home.
I understand plane delays and waiting at airports, but is this how you treat your handicapped passengers???
The text above is from a letter Julianna has sent to Richard Anderson, Delta's CEO, who we hope will do more than send her another food voucher—like take real steps to make sure handicapped passengers are treated with a minimum of respect when they're traveling. On July 20th, Julianna's (delayed) Delta flight landed in Atlanta at 7:30pm, with a connecting flight scheduled for 8:05pm. Julia... more -
Prominent People with Disabilities Inspire Others
More than half of Americans would rather die than live with a severe disability, according to a recent nationwide study by Disaboom (www.disaboom.com), the premier online community for people touched by disability. The Disaboom community wants to quash this tragic viewpoint and instead, reflect on the impact people with disabilities have made on the world. More than half of Americans would rather die than live with a severe disability, according to a recent nationwide study by Disaboom (w... more
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Disaboom and Microtel Inns & Suites Partner to Provide Accessible Travel Opti...
Disaboom (OTCBB: DSBO; www.disaboom.com), the premiere online community for people touched by disability, today announced a new partnership with worldwide hotel chain, Microtel Inns & Suites. The hotel brand, which features accessible rooms, employees trained in disability etiquette in each of its locations, and special amenities for travelers with disabilities, will display banner advertising on disaboom.com, offering people with disabilities an accessible accommodation alternative for their travel needs. Disaboom (OTCBB: DSBO; www.disaboom.com), the premiere online community for people touched by disability, today announced a new partne... more
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McCains Record On NOT Helping Disabled Americans
John McCain's views of today are not in line with anything he has done in the past, making it nothing more than empty words from a politician who is more concerned with "winning an election than winning the war on discrimination against the disabled". His stance is surprising since he has been collecting tax free disability checks for years!!! John McCain's views of today are not in line with anything he has done in the past, making it nothing more than empty words from ... more
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Disaboom offers 5 tips to live forward with disabilities
“I think most able-bodied people would say that they’d rather die because they have no point of reference. So the thought of disability is scary and intimidating,” said Whitney Sivill, a Disaboom blogger. “But if they were ever put in the situation, the majority would react like the rest of us - go through the grief process, adapt and thrive.” “I think most able-bodied people would say that they’d rather die because they have no point of reference. So the thought of disabili... more
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Disability protections ordered for sexually incapacitated
A South Carolina breast-cancer survivor has beaten the State Department and convinced judges in Washington that the inability to have sex is a disability protected under federal anti-discrimination laws.
The new appellate-court ruling gives Piedmont, S.C., resident Kathy E. Adams another potential shot at serving overseas. More broadly, the ruling cracks open the courtroom door for additional legal challenges by those who are sexually incapacitated.
"I think it's a major victory for former cancer patients, and for anyone who has had their sex life disrupted," Adams' attorney David H. Shapiro said Tuesday.
Adams, herself a practicing lawyer, wants to compel the State Department to hire her as a foreign service officer and provide back pay. She'll now go before a jury and trial judge, unless the State Department relents first.
"I think their goose may be cooked," Shapiro said. A South Carolina breast-cancer survivor has beaten the State Department and convinced judges in Washington that the inability to have ... more -
Disaboom and Purple Heart Service Foundation Create Jobs for Veterans
Disaboom, the premier online community for people touched by disability, and the Military Order of the Purple Heart Service Foundation this week announced that they have teamed up to launch a new employment venture for combat-wounded and disabled veterans. Guided by their respective mission statements, the two organizations anticipate that the financial benefits of the partnership will match the positive impact to the disabled veteran community. Disaboom, the premier online community for people touched by disability, and the Military Order of the Purple Heart Service Foundation... more
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Disaboom Survey Reveals 52 Percent of Americans Would Rather be Dead Than Disabled
52 percent of Americans would rather die than live with a severe disability, according to a recent national survey commissioned by Disaboom (www.disaboom.com), the premiere online community for people touched by disability. Disaboom today announced the shocking results in an effort to educate people about why this viewpoint is so tragic.
I'm appalled by this statistic. So many people with disabilities have led very fulfilling lives, contributing much to the lives we live today.
Community and education will correct this ridiculous viewpoint. 52 percent of Americans would rather die than live with a severe disability, according to a recent national survey commissioned by Dis... more -
Marijuana and Multiple Sclerosis, from someone with MS
"In recent years I had the opportunity to question other doctors. There was always caution in their voice because of illegalities. This policy punishes those who benefit and prohibits reasonable scientific research. It keeps America under a cloud of fear and duplicity. "The government knows best," seems to be a belief unquestioned by too many." "In recent years I had the opportunity to question other doctors. There was always caution in their voice because of illegalities... more
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Disaboom - "There's a reason girls dig me more." - Ask Jeremy
It's a matter of perspective. My accident taught me all the possibilities that come into play when two people bring their bodies together. Sex is the culmination of every ounce of our being wanting to be loved. Experimentation is key to finding the way your body feels things differently after a spinal cord injury. It's a matter of perspective. My accident taught me all the possibilities that come into play when two people bring their bodies ... more
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Modeling competition for women with disabilities
Um, wow. I am kind of speechless. The New York Daily News reports that a new modeling show has come to town, this one called Britain’s Missing Top Model. The U.K. show features models with various disabilities, like missing limbs, partial paralysis, and hearing loss. To read the entire post go to our link. Um, wow. I am kind of speechless. The New York Daily News reports that a new modeling show has come to town, this one called Britain’s... more
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Top Issues People with Disabilities are Facing in 2008 Election
According to a March CNN/Opinion Research Corp. poll, the top issues for the 2008 election are the economy, war in Iraq and health care. Although these issues affect everyone, people with disabilities have a long list of additional concerns that involve both immediate and long-term impacts. Ranging from a national healthcare crisis to issues that affect the well-being of families affected by disabilities, the following topics are among those most critical to millions of Americans. According to a March CNN/Opinion Research Corp. poll, the top issues for the 2008 election are the economy, war in Iraq and health car... more
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Alejandro Albor to Represent United States at 2008 Beijing Paralympic Games
Disaboom-sponsored Alejandro Albor, world champion handcyclist and double-leg amputee, secured his place on the United States Paralympic Hand Cycling team when, despite a shoulder injury, Albor clinched a first place victory at the Beijing Paralympics Selection Event in Denver on June 6. With this win, Albor joins a group of 11 cyclists who will represent the United States in the 2008 Paralympic Games in Beijing, China September 6 through 17. Disaboom-sponsored Alejandro Albor, world champion handcyclist and double-leg amputee, secured his place on the United States Paralymp... more
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