Ipad Robbery

IPAD Robbery Video

This video is about an adult that got their ipad stolen.  This person is non verbal and hearing impaired.  They use their ipad to communicate.  Who in their right mind would do something like that?  I don't think they were thinking about what they were doing.  If they were, then....well.  What I didn't like was that they beat her up for it.  But I'm happy that sombody gave her another one.  I do hope the person that did it has to pay her back or do some sort of community service or even jail for 6 months.  So let me know what you guys think!  I think it is awful and sombody else said to me that this should have never happened in the first place.  He said it was nice that she got another one but it's still something that is just, wrong. 

Can people with disability take care of their kids?

Ellen  beat me to it.I was going to write about this,couple of days ago. My opinion is that if the baby is getting his needs met then why are they taking him away. I can understand if he wasnt getting his needs met then I could see the point of them taking the baby away. because they have CP,doesnt  mean that they are incapable. If they are able to take care of their kid they should be allowed to, and if they are not they should be allowed to at least see him and be a part of his life.http://www.lovethatmax.com/2012/05/yes-people-with-disabilities-can-be.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+ToTheMax+%28To+The+Max%29

The Sky is Falling

I went to a friend's retirement party at work, and I had lots of fun. However, there was one person who was  really rude and insensitive as we know people can be. I was sad and crying because my colleague/friend was leaving. This person goes up to my worker and goes "why did you make her cry?" Nnumber one, I don't like that they used the word "her" - why would my worker/friend want to made me cry on purpose? It had nothing to do with her. When you're in a wheelchair and you're crying, it's like the sky is falling. It's like the person was saying "make her happy right now, she can't be sad."
The party was lots of fun. We had pizza and we dressed up in animal prints (in honour of the retiree) and took pictures. I don't understand why I should be expected to be happy all the time, just because I'm in a wheelchair. The perception is that you have to be happy, and and if you're not, somebody has to do something, RIGHT AWAY.  

Why do people see wheelchair and see you differently?

Why do people see wheelchair and see you differently?

So today, I went talking to somebody and I told them I have a job and they look at me like I was some alien!!! I often wonder why they do it, do you have any idea? Leave a comment if you do.  

Homecare

Homecare is so screwed up. The workers are nice, but the office is odd. On Monday they decided that they would cancel my essential service to do more training. Training is fine and good, but don't cancel essential services, and don't give me half an hour notice to figure something out. I was able to figure something out, but in my opinion if you have to cancel homecare for a while, you should tell the person that is receiving the care at least a day in advance, or more. It was so frustrating - phoning and wondering , and one person said one thing, and another person said another thing.

Annoying

This is a post from Caleigh's blog. I do not agree with what they are doing, and the supported typing is not putting words into somebody's mouth. I think that Caleigh knows what she wants, especially when Holly her mom says that she was choosing things that Holly didn't really want to do. That shows me that she can make her own decisions about different things, like what she wants to do. I don't think those people that she's working with really know what they're doing and they really need to get somebody else involved that is willing to listen to what Holly has to say. An ipad is definitely considered a communications device. They have it in my program where I go. This upsets me so much because I had similar experiences.

Communication

i am really angry because as I was reading Caleighs Corner; I came across..her getting her ipad taken away without asking.  When her parents said they were sending her to school, they were afraid of that happening and so was I.  I think that is there is no possible way for her to get a mount, they really need to talk about access because; I'll tape your mouth shut and see how you like it!  It's kind of ironic that it was a speech therapist that took it away.  They need to listen to the parents because they know more about this.  It makes me very angry because it is like taking your voice away and a communication device replaces or enhances your voice.  And nobody should be able to take your device away.  Or at least tell you where they're taking it so you know and let you know when they'll bring it back.  I know of three people now that have gotten there devices taken away.  This should not be an issue guys!   This is somebody's way of communication!!  To all the teachers out there: PLEASE DO NOT TAKE PEOPLES COMMUNICATION DEVICES AWAY!! EVER!!!  If it really bothers you maybe you could figure out a way to make it work.  You can change the voices on them, make it quieter, etc.  I hope Caleigh has a better time.  And if her parents read this, I'm so sorry that this happened.