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http://www.bertsbigadventure.org/the-kids/our-2012-kids/]]> http://www.disabledonline.com/community/Finetooner/blog/bert-s-big-adventure-2012/ Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:28:59 +0000 Finetooner http://www.disabledonline.com/community/azure13/blog/struggle-with-attitude/ I have been struggling with self-pity for several months now. When I was first injured and even when I was diagnosed with disabling illness, I felt de...
Lately, I've been getting sick a lot. And in addition to that, it just seems like Murphy's Law prevails in my life. I am starting to feel as if the Universe is out to get me. The more determined I am to overcome, the more determined it is to bring me down with one problem after another. Am I really doing battle? Sounds crazy, I know, but this IS how it feels. I know it has to be me and my attitude.

Today, I got online to find people like me, struggling to accept a new life without their previous capabilities. I have no idea if anyone will even read this. And if they do, will they just think I'm nuts. I don't mind commiseration for sure but I would really like to hear from someone else that's gone, or is going, through this. How are you helping yourself? How are you coping? I have all the support I need for my physical health, none of it really helping, but at least it's getting attention. But as for the mental struggles of adjusting to a disability, not much help at all and this seems like a bigger problem than my body.]]> http://www.disabledonline.com/community/azure13/blog/struggle-with-attitude/ Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:51:59 +0000 azure13 http://www.disabledonline.com/community/rainey/blog/it-is-a-fantastic-idea-a-shopping-cart-that-accommodate-a-child-or-an-adult/

My name is Drew Ann Long. My husband David and I are the parents of Caroline, a specia...]]>

My name is Drew Ann Long. My husband David and I are the parents of Caroline, a special needs child, who along with our other two children bring much happiness and joy to our lives. Having a special needs child presents unique challenges, but as a family we have learned to cope with these challenges and accentuate our blessings. However, there was one challenge that often presented itself with no apparent solution – grocery shopping. Something I do several times a week.

http://carolinescart.com/]]> http://www.disabledonline.com/community/rainey/blog/it-is-a-fantastic-idea-a-shopping-cart-that-accommodate-a-child-or-an-adult/ Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:36:37 +0000 rainey http://www.disabledonline.com/community/Finetooner/blog/what-a-vacation/ Our family of 6 adults and 6 children (ages 3 to 11) spent a wild week in Orlando visiting The Magic Kingdom, Sea World, Lego Land, Animal Kingdom, an... http://www.disabledonline.com/community/Finetooner/blog/what-a-vacation/ Mon, 30 Jan 2012 18:10:04 +0000 Finetooner http://www.disabledonline.com/community/rainey/blog/we-all-have-this-same-need/ ]]> ]]> http://www.disabledonline.com/community/rainey/blog/we-all-have-this-same-need/ Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:22:10 +0000 rainey http://www.disabledonline.com/community/disabilitydates/blog/dating-with-a-disability/ From research and owner of Disabilitydates.com it is clear to me that the internet have made dating with a Disability easier,that been said there is q...


The main question that people think about is “How do I tell someone that I have a disability”?

Do they date on disabled-only Websites like Disabilitydates? Do they mention their disability in their personal ads?Choosing whom to tell or not tell is a personal choice. I believe the best approach is to trust your instinct, not your fears. I know several online daters with some type of physical disability or medical condition, and some of them choose to reveal their disability in their profiles and others don’t.



Be clear in your mind of what kind of relationship you are looking for,if indeed you are looking for a long term relationship they are certain facts that you should never withhold from your potential dates.

Let them know what kind of care you need because you are both looking for something that may result in a life long commitment. So holding such information may not benefit you in the long run. You will not only be wasting their time but you would also be wasting your time.

Questions to ask yourself
Who do you need to tell? What do you want to tell them about your disability,and what are you expecting from the person you’re disclosing your status to?When should you tell them? Where is the best place to have this conversation? Why are you telling them?

With my research i have found they are a few misconception`s that people have on people dating with a disability,one being they only date other people with disabilites,this is like saying blondes only date blondes,white people only date other white people.

Every person needs a connection or chemistry to be attracted to one another,a person in a wheelchair is not just attracted to another person in a wheelchair because he/she has a great set of wheels!



This been said they is many people that do date someone with a disability like themselves thinking they will be more accepted by this person and they can relate to them better.

They can belive that a person without a disability would never look their way,which of course is untrue.



What attracts people is confidence – the confidence to show your inner self; that is what’s truly attractive.
The first step you need to take in order to have a love life is to be comfortable about your disability. Accept yourself with your flaws and disabilities. After all, each and every one of us has flaws. No one is perfect.]]> http://www.disabledonline.com/community/disabilitydates/blog/dating-with-a-disability/ Sun, 22 Jan 2012 14:33:49 +0000 disabilitydates http://www.disabledonline.com/community/rainey/blog/winter-blues/ I get the winter blues. This is such a hard season for me because I feel so trapped inside. I miss going out for strolls and looking at natures beauty... http://www.disabledonline.com/community/rainey/blog/winter-blues/ Thu, 19 Jan 2012 03:31:35 +0000 rainey http://www.disabledonline.com/community/Finetooner/blog/abilities-expo-12-in-atlanta-on-feb-17-18-19/ I have attended every Abilities Expo that I can remember here in Atlanta. I will be attending on Friday, Feb 17th because there is a travel seminar o... http://www.disabledonline.com/community/Finetooner/blog/abilities-expo-12-in-atlanta-on-feb-17-18-19/ Wed, 18 Jan 2012 19:12:25 +0000 Finetooner http://www.disabledonline.com/community/alta1/blog/fruitcake/

Holiday Fruitcake Recipe

1 C Water

1 C Sugar

4 Large eggs

3 C dried fruit

1 tsp. baking soda

1 tsp. salt

1 C Brown sugar

Lemon juice, nuts
1 FULL bottle of your favorite whiskey

Sample the whiskey to check for quality. 

Take out a large bowl. 

Check the whiskey again to be sure that it is of the highest quality. 

Pour 1 level cup and drink. Repeat. 

Turn on the electric mixer; beat 1 C of butter in a large fluffy bowl. 

Add 1 tsp. sugar and beat again. 

Make sure the whiskey is still OK. 

Cry another cup. Turn off the mixer. 

Break two geggs and add to the bowl and chuck in the cup of dried fruit. 

Mix on the burner.

If the fried fruit gets stuck in the beaters, 
pry it loose with a screwdriver.

Sample the whiskey to check for toxisisticity. 

Next, sift 2 cups of salt.

Or something. Who cares? Check the whiskey. 

Now sift the lemon juice and strain your nuts.

Add one tablespoon of sugar or something...whatever you can find. 

Grease the oven. Turn on the cake tin to 350 degrees.

Don't forget to beat off the turner. Throw the bowl out of the window.

Check the whiskey again. Go to bed. 

Who the hell likes fruit cake anyway???

by Steven M. Sultanoff, Ph.D Humor Matters]]> http://www.disabledonline.com/community/alta1/blog/fruitcake/ Mon, 02 Jan 2012 21:15:40 +0000 alta1 http://www.disabledonline.com/community/rainey/blog/happy-new-year-2011/
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Then, right next door in the Home Depot I encountered a Father and his young son who was in a wheelchair. The boy was perhaps 9 or 10 and had severe cerebral palsy to the point he was unable to walk or speak. On his wheelchair he had a visual touch pad with which he communicated by touching various icons. I was so curious as to how this device worked I stopped them and asked the boy if he would show me. He did! He asked me my name; He then told me his name (Stephan) and the Father was obviously very pleased. Daddy told me that his Son programs the touch point computer with his own phrases, likes, dislikes, etc. Well, I don't know who made who's day....I think we made each other's own day! I LOVE these encounters because all it takes is a brief moment's greeting to encourage someone with a disability by simply paying attention to them and making them feel more than invisible. What do you think?]]> http://www.disabledonline.com/community/Finetooner/blog/some-sweet-encounters-this-holiday-season/ Tue, 27 Dec 2011 15:26:27 +0000 Finetooner http://www.disabledonline.com/community/jaybird/blog/merry-christmas/

Hope everyone has a very Merry Christmas with their family and loved ones!]]>

Hope everyone has a very Merry Christmas with their family and loved ones!]]> http://www.disabledonline.com/community/jaybird/blog/merry-christmas/ Sat, 24 Dec 2011 19:03:40 +0000 jaybird http://www.disabledonline.com/community/rainey/blog/happy-holidays/
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]]> http://www.disabledonline.com/community/rainey/blog/happy-holidays/ Thu, 22 Dec 2011 12:14:18 +0000 rainey http://www.disabledonline.com/community/rainey/blog/happy-hanukkah-3/ ]]> ]]> http://www.disabledonline.com/community/rainey/blog/happy-hanukkah-3/ Tue, 20 Dec 2011 10:59:15 +0000 rainey http://www.disabledonline.com/community/Finetooner/blog/the-biltmore-estates-candle-light-tour/ That is what my wife and I did this weekend. What a romantic, dreamy, and spectacular event it was! For those of you not familiar with the Biltmore ...
http://www.biltmore.com/visit/calendar/holiday.asp]]> http://www.disabledonline.com/community/Finetooner/blog/the-biltmore-estates-candle-light-tour/ Mon, 19 Dec 2011 16:32:22 +0000 Finetooner