by Laurie Coldwell | Jul 30, 2020 | Blog
Today we welcome Tucker Conley to the blog and his review of Crip Camp. Many of our chapters have been watching Crip Camp together and discussing at their meetings. “Crip Camp” There’s no better documentary that better exemplifies the human experience, of both...
by Laurie Coldwell | Jul 29, 2020 | Blog
MENDING THE BROKEN TOYS Marco Orlando No one likes being made to feel like there’s something “wrong” with them, or that they need to be “fixed.” It doesn’t feel good when people think of us as “broken toys.” Yet for so many of us with a disability, it almost feels...
by Laurie Coldwell | Jul 15, 2020 | Blog
REFORMATTING THE HUMAN HARD DRIVE Marco Orlando I’ve been coming to terms with my past lately and I’ve been learning to accept that it hasn’t been all bad like I had thought. I internalized a lot of hatred growing up because I had consistently felt less than human....
by Laurie Coldwell | Jul 7, 2020 | Blog
Over the past weekend there were several articles or news stories done that are either about self-advocates or may affect self-advocates. We wanted to share them with you. First up is a story about Pine Tree Camp that many attend. This story has The Bangor...
by Laurie Coldwell | Jul 1, 2020 | Blog
“DECONSTRUCTING GAMEFACE” Marco Orlando For all intents and purposes, wrestling is the foundation that my entire worldview has been built upon. It is what has made the most sense to me and what I’ve understood best. I was hooked on wrestling ever since the late 80s...