Month: April 2016

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WHEN THE LIGHTS GO OUT – PLAY HARDER.
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In the summer of 1993 I lost my sight. In less than 2 days my life was turned upside down, and everything about me changed. Upon my release from the hospital I gravitated towards one specific individual. All of my family loved me and supported me through that time, but my Uncle Ronnie was a little different. I knew that he understood what I was going through, since he was paralyzed at the age of 18 due to a mining accident. Continue reading “IN MEMORY OF UNCLE RONNIE: THE MAN WHO EMBODIED THE TRUTH THAT DISABILITY DOES NOT EQUAL INABILITY”

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WHEN THE LIGHTS GO OUT – PLAY HARDER.
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A couple of days ago I came across a new podcast called Embedded. In this NPR podcast host Kelly McEvers “goes deep.” The idea behind the show is to take the headlines we read and examine their back stories: uncovering who these people are, why they do what they do, and at times what can be done to help. The show concept is fascinating and extremely compelling. Continue reading “THE DISABILITY OF ADDICTION: HOW EMBEDDED CAUSED ME TO THINK DIFFERENTLY”

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WHEN THE LIGHTS GO OUT – PLAY HARDER.
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I love Twitter, and I tolerate Facebook. When I began The Freeman Foundation I believed that having an active social media presence was a vital aspect of the success of the foundation. I wanted to use Twitter and Facebook to assist in advancing our mission. These social media platforms allow me to give people a glimpse into the life of a visually impaired person. By sharing my frustrations, successes, and daily events, I can help people understand that a disabled person can live a normal life. The two hash tags #BlindManProblems and #BlindManPic provide a humorous avenue for me to accomplish this goal. Continue reading “DESCRIPTIVE PICTURES: HOW TWITTER AND FACEBOOK ARE CHANGING THE LIVES OF THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED”