I came across this article, which discusses “day habilitation” centers. These programs help developmentally disabled adults learn many of the daily chores and challenges of everyday living. What struck me about the concept was the point, “Everybody deserves to learn independence….” Independence is something so many of us take for granted. How wonderful that organizations such as The Arc strive to give the developmentally disabled independence too.
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Tuesday, April 2, 2013
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Tuesday, March 26, 2013
The Language of Disability
This blog on “The Language of Disabilty” is so thoughtful. I wanted to share it. Kate makes the point that a reference to someone’s disability should really be secondary to the more important aspects of the person’s life and his or her achievements. Raising awareness in our use of language is the first step and perhaps a change in mindset the second.
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Monday, March 25, 2013
Fear of Falling
I recently came across this interesting article. It is a good read. Falling is a major issue in a person’s life. The damage that comes from falling can be life altering. EasyUndies can help eliminate the risk of falling. EasyUndies are easy to put on and take off. Every little thing a person can do to keep themselves safe is important. EasyUndies for the ease of everyday life.
Thursday, March 21, 2013
Speaking Up For Others
Something we all need to think about. Speaking up for those who cannot.
I am on the express line at a supermarket today. On the other express line is an elderly woman. She has four items. She is moving slowly which is not unusual for a person of her age. The cashier rings up her few items. The woman opens her bag and takes out her checkbook to pay for her four items. Again, her age keeps her from moving fast. She slowly starts writing a check. No one in line is complaining or making any gestures of rushing this woman. But the cashier starts yelling at her. Tells her that "she is not allowed on the express line with a check as she is holding up the line." The older woman is so taken aback. She says, “I only have four items and I only have checks.” Again, the cashier starts yelling at her to the point of upsetting her.
I needed to come to the elderly woman's defense. She left the store very upset. The cashier was then upset with me for getting involved and helping the woman. According to the cashier the woman is too slow to be on the express line. I went to the store manager and filed a complaint. Speak up. We all move at a different pace. No one should be treated differently. We are all equal. Speak up for those who cannot!
I would like to think the cashier is overworked and has been told to keep the line moving. But on the other hand are we as a society moving so fast that we look past people who take a little more time do things? Do we look past a person who is different, a person with disabilities?
I ask everyone to look around, take a good look at the person next to you. Treat a person as you would want to be treated. A little kindness goes a long way. Smile and the world smiles with you. Frown and you will be all alone.
We each need to try and make everyone's life a little bit easier.
Take care,
Rochelle
Monday, March 18, 2013
Stress cans do so much damage to your life
Managing stress and coping with the emotional aspects of life with a chronic illness promotes mind-body health. Take care of your mental well being and your body will benefit.
As I have said in my past blogs, keeping your mind strong and healthy is very important. It will help you deal with all that life gives you. When your mind is stress free life is stress free.
EasyUndies is one of those products that can help make life a little bit easier by helping with the simplest of things we each do everyday.
Make it easy... make it simple... make it an EasyUndies day.
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