Mikelle and I feel compelled to write about life with a disability, not just the challenges but the opportunities, the friendships, the innovations, and the brilliance of our communities in action as we share our everyday life living with a disability. With a little more information, motivation, we hope to share how our life is shining beautiful and maybe help you to shine beautiful, too.
A Very Happy New Year To You
A Very Happy New Year After all the food has been eaten, parties have been partied and resolutions have been made it is finally time
Ideas Change Systems. The #2 Old School Way to Embracing New World Realities
#2 Great Ideas The future for both education and adult rehabilitation systems lies in you, in the beautiful grey matter in your head. Questions and
What’s the #1 Old School Strategy for Negotiating New World Rehabilitation Realties?
“I don’t wait for moods. You accomplish nothing if you do that. Your mind must know it has got to get down to work.” Pearl
Can Old School Ways Help Us Embrace New World Rehabilitation Realities?
“One faces the future with one’s past.” Pearl S. Buck So, how’s the IEP (or any other planning) process treating you? Are you excited for
Can Living with a Roommate with a Disability be the Best Roommate Ever?
According to Taylor Mason, Mikelle’s current roommate the answer is YES! Find out why. Both Mikelle and Taylor want to help you or someone you
5 Steps to Self-Determination Success
Many families, people with disabilities and providers seek the simple formula for successful self-determination. We have group action plans (GAP Plans), person centered approaches,
Follow the Money!
The now infamous hundred year storm was just winding up, getting ready to smack Colorado on the backside as parents, rehabilitation professionals and interested
Natural Supports. Do They Work? Depends.
There’s no denying it: as caregivers, providers and family members, we love the idea of natural supports, but don’t really believe they will
Who Knew Change Requires Teamwork? A Lesson Learned
In 2007, the use of an online calendar to keep organized made most go “HUH?! – I have a print calendar and agenda right here.
Life with Mikelle…The Battle of the Wheelchairs
By Taylor Mason Every day, multiple times throughout the day, Mikelle Learned makes the choice to switch from her power wheelchair to her manual
10 Things I Like About You
A Note from Katherine Carol. (the Mom) I sent this poem to members of the Roommate Club like Lauren Perfors, Kari Delany and Adriana Carlson
Battle of the Chairs
Chair vs Chair, Who Will Win Every day, multiple times throughout the day, Mikelle Learned makes the choice to switch from her power chair to