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Comment on 5 Things That Made This Semester Wonderful by Dean’s List and Disability | Healthy, Unwealthy, and Becoming Wise

Dean’s List and Disability | Healthy, Unwealthy, and Becoming Wise — Thu, 24 May 2012 02:25:30 +0000

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Comment on 5 Reasons Why Being a Professional Nerd Is Good by gregsmithmd

gregsmithmd — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 14:54:04 +0000

Erin,

Excellent.

Greg

Comment on On Losing Personal Physical Support by Erin

Erin — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 22:36:23 +0000

The question of what I need support with is irrelevant. Everyone needs support whether they have a disability or not. I’m sorry if that sounds rude or disrespectful, but it’s very tiring for me to cope with the fact that most people think that if it weren’t for my disability, I’d be superhuman. Support comes in all different forms for different people. Whether it’s a hug on a bad day or a joke on a sad day, everyone deserves to have their feelings validated. That’s exactly what my mentor and one of my dearest friends did for me (and does!) on a daily basis.

The institution is one of the most accessible in our area, so it’s not even that. Sorry to spout off, but in all honesty, not everything I need is because of my disability, and EVERYONE needs to understand that. I need things because I’m an imperfect human.

Comment on On Losing Personal Physical Support by Ashley

Ashley — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 22:16:55 +0000

I’m really sorry, Erin. This sounds scary and it’s shameful that there won’t be someone available full-time. This seems like part of a very common phenomenon in accessibility: institutions are often only partly accessible, if they are at all. I’m not sure why this inadequacy is considered okay. I think your blog could become a great tool to raise awareness about how this hurts people.

What exactly do you need support with?

Comment on What’s Wrong With You?: Answering a Child’s Questions by Alexis

Alexis — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 12:44:16 +0000

I don’t mind if people ask about my visual impairment, but when I had my guide dog, it got old answering the same old questions when I went out into the community. To be honest, my stress level is much lower now that my dog is gone and people don’t ask the questions about the “cute dog” or kids come running up to me screaming “doggie!” I kid you not, there were parents I wanted to strangle because their children were not leaving me alone even when I told them I was busy.

Comment on One Word: Perseverance by Sarah

Sarah — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 23:51:12 +0000

Showering at night really does help things. I also use to put my clothes out (on top of my dresser or desk) the night before. It saves time on coordination (and thinking).

Comment on Tools for Triumph in 2012 by gregsmithmd

gregsmithmd — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 20:04:56 +0000

You and I are on the same page right out of the gate in 2012. See my post on Writing the Future today.
Happy New Year!

Greg

Comment on Tools for Triumph in 2012 by Sarah

Sarah — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 16:47:30 +0000

Best of luck with your education. Sounds exciting.

Comment on Tools for Triumph in 2012 by Sana Johnson-Quijada MD

Sana Johnson-Quijada MD — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 06:35:04 +0000

thanks erin. your usual excellence and big picture self connecting w Me and others is valuable and appreciated. keep on

Comment on Discovering Joy by Solitary Diner

Solitary Diner — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 14:42:59 +0000

I’m very jealous of you for having a hand-written note from Schuyler! I’ve been following Rob’s (can I call him Rob?) blog for years, and I thoroughly enjoyed the book. Sadly, my book is unsigned, as I live too far away from Texas to go to a book signing.