I actually know Barbara she is on the same special olympics site as I am for many sports. She awesome and is really nice. I was so happy to see her pic in the papper enjoy the moment Barbara you deserve it
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Showing posts with label 31 for 21 2012. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 31 for 21 2012. Show all posts
Wednesday, October 24, 2012
Saturday, October 20, 2012
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Able to go to College episode six: Breakfast the most important meal of the day
On this epsode I get to have a tasty pancake at school. One of the perks of college is that there is great food in a cafeteria. College has been the first time where I have eaten in a cafeteria at my school. At my school we have tons of food to chose from including a breakfast and lunch . You could get a burrito on monday and a pizza on tuesday its nice to have verity about what you eat. Now its not the best food but its quick and yummy.
Just for fun some things that I enjoyed eating via the school cafeteria
1 Pancakes
2 Burritos
3 Cheese burger
4 Spegheatti and Meatballs
5 Sushi
6 Macaroni and cheese ( special)
7 Personal Pizza
8 Turkey sandwich
9 banana nut bread
10 Blueberry muffin
Monday, October 15, 2012
Thanks Zoe
New video coming soon but I had to share what my dog did.
So, after class today after lunch my dog wanted to go out in the backyard, so I opened the door. She did not want to go alone( Zoe is a very spoiled doggie) So I go with her (told u she was spoiled) she then finds a tennis ball to give to me we then played a nice game of fetch. Thanks dog for getting me outside today on a beautiful sunny day.
Me and my dog summer 2012 |
Sunday, October 14, 2012
Friday, October 12, 2012
a question answered
This is from Michelle who is hosting 31 for 21 this month
What are my strengths in school
Well to be specific I am now in college but I degress I am a big auditory learner. I remember most of what people say which is helpful in during lecture . I also have a great memory. My english professor now has my blog adress so maybe she will chime in.
TUNE IN NEXT WEEK THERE WILL BE SOME COOL POSTS SO BE SURE TO STICK AROUND
IF YOU HAVE A QUESTION ASK ME AND I WILL ANWSER IT NEXT FRIDAY
What are my strengths in school
Well to be specific I am now in college but I degress I am a big auditory learner. I remember most of what people say which is helpful in during lecture . I also have a great memory. My english professor now has my blog adress so maybe she will chime in.
TUNE IN NEXT WEEK THERE WILL BE SOME COOL POSTS SO BE SURE TO STICK AROUND
IF YOU HAVE A QUESTION ASK ME AND I WILL ANWSER IT NEXT FRIDAY
Thursday, October 11, 2012
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
Adults with Intellectual disabilities can be parents?
This movie is great I saw it on youtube ( has since been taken down) I want to be a mom one day so parents with disabilities give me a lot of hope that I can.
To read about this family click here ( this was originally published in 9-91 shortly after I was born)
To read about this family click here ( this was originally published in 9-91 shortly after I was born)
Monday, October 8, 2012
Another good movie gets ruined
So today I went with my dad and brother to see trouble with a curve. It was a good movie wait let me repress that it was almost a good movie but then someone used the R word and it was not a teachable moment. I think this is the second movie this year that has used it when will hollywood ever lean. Why do people seem to think that its still ok to use the r word. I know a lot of people with intellectual disabilities and that word hurts. It isn't ok. What harm will a harmless movie do you ask well people see it and think its ok. It isn't OK. Treat others the same way you like to be treated. People with intellectual disabilities have feelings and they can be hurt by saying this word. It is not Ok. I know of some little guys with intellectual disabilities who love baseball but this movie will not be good for them to see because of a couple of lines of dialogue.
got image f rom here http://www.publicimagesnetwork.org/Disable%20the%20Label/DISABLE_THE_LABEL-R-word_Hurts.jpg
Sunday, October 7, 2012
21 things I want to do in life
I am 21. I have my whole life ahead of me . Here are 21 things that I want to do in my life
21things I want to do
1 go to dc
2 vist new england
3 coach high school soccer team
4 Be a mom
5 date
6 go on a zip line
7 Live in a place that snows
8 make true friends
9 write a book
10 get my teaching credential
11 graduate college.
12 go to an indoor waterpark
13 teach high school students with disabilities while allowing them to attend general ed academic classes
14 make a documentary
15 learn to drive
16 go to an NBA game
17 go camping
18 adopt a kid with a disability from EE
19 meet Tim Shriver
20 try surfing
21 visit all the states
What are 21 things u want to?
ps did u know Down Syndrome happemds when their are three copies of the 21st chromosome
21things I want to do
1 go to dc
2 vist new england
3 coach high school soccer team
4 Be a mom
5 date
6 go on a zip line
7 Live in a place that snows
8 make true friends
9 write a book
10 get my teaching credential
11 graduate college.
12 go to an indoor waterpark
13 teach high school students with disabilities while allowing them to attend general ed academic classes
14 make a documentary
15 learn to drive
16 go to an NBA game
17 go camping
18 adopt a kid with a disability from EE
19 meet Tim Shriver
20 try surfing
21 visit all the states
What are 21 things u want to?
ps did u know Down Syndrome happemds when their are three copies of the 21st chromosome
Saturday, October 6, 2012
Yesterday was a bad day
Most days I do not feel bad about disabilities but there are times when I do. Yesterday was one of those day.
It started out in class when I asked someone to join me to study and they said no. Too make matters worse I am trying to befriend this guy and I thought it was going well , but then his friend from high school who hadn't been in class for a while came back and I could see their interaction and realized that we were not friends .
Then we went to the Oregon Standford V ball game to root for the ducks, by the way since Princess has started going there my parents have been turned into duck fans I think they are growing wings lol.
Watching the game it hit me that I play on special olympics, and thus we do not have nice uniforms and for soccer, which along with basketball and golf are my favorite sports. we only have eight practices. We practice once a week for two hours. That is not a long time. Regular sports get longer seasons. It seems like our seassons are getting shorter and shorter. Its not fair. We will train for eight weeks and play a tourment that consist of two to three games and that's all. I want more. When will Special Olympics realize that this program is the only advenu for people with disabilities to play sports. If we only have eight weeks couldn't we have practice twice a week for two hours. Once week does not allow athletes too improve right. Just saying.
It started out in class when I asked someone to join me to study and they said no. Too make matters worse I am trying to befriend this guy and I thought it was going well , but then his friend from high school who hadn't been in class for a while came back and I could see their interaction and realized that we were not friends .
Then we went to the Oregon Standford V ball game to root for the ducks, by the way since Princess has started going there my parents have been turned into duck fans I think they are growing wings lol.
My first soccer team G U-6 So cute |
Friday, October 5, 2012
Thursday, October 4, 2012
Disabled Democrat
Disclaimer before I begin . I am a obama supporter always have and always will be. I have comment moderation on so think before you post.
So judging by the title I am a democrat which means that I like Obama. The best part is this is the first election that I will vote in so it is a big thing for me. Now here is what I thought of the debate last night.
Mitt Romney
"My own view, by the way, is I've added to that. I happen to believe — I want the kids that are getting federal dollars from IDEA or — or Title I — these are disabled kids or — or poor kids or — or lower-income kids, rather. I want them to be able to go to the school of their choice. So all federal funds, instead of going to the — to the state or to the school district, I'd have go — if you will, follow the child and let the parent and the child decide where to send their — their — their student."
Key
This / that :is what i will discuss
Idea or title one
Why are these two programs lumped together IDEA are disabled kids Title one is low income kids. Two seprate programs not all disabled kids are title one and vice vs. Take me I had an IEP all throughout schooling and both my parents are DRs
Kids with disabilities need to go to neighborhood school. They should not have to chose what program is better. If the kid is five then and there is a elementary school down the block then they should go to the school down the block. If same student is 15 then they should go to the high school across the street. We do not need a classes for disabled students to spend their majority of their day. All schools need to be inclusive it should not be a fight because you know what the message is when you isolate them is that " they can't learn" they need to be taught life skills. Its baby sitting. States run their policies differently in each state. CA is one of the worst. We need all public schools to be able to teach all students, this includes students with intellectual disabilities this guy says it best,
So judging by the title I am a democrat which means that I like Obama. The best part is this is the first election that I will vote in so it is a big thing for me. Now here is what I thought of the debate last night.
Mitt Romney
"My own view, by the way, is I've added to that. I happen to believe — I want the kids that are getting federal dollars from IDEA or — or Title I — these are disabled kids or — or poor kids or — or lower-income kids, rather. I want them to be able to go to the school of their choice. So all federal funds, instead of going to the — to the state or to the school district, I'd have go — if you will, follow the child and let the parent and the child decide where to send their — their — their student."
Key
This / that :is what i will discuss
Idea or title one
Why are these two programs lumped together IDEA are disabled kids Title one is low income kids. Two seprate programs not all disabled kids are title one and vice vs. Take me I had an IEP all throughout schooling and both my parents are DRs
Kids with disabilities need to go to neighborhood school. They should not have to chose what program is better. If the kid is five then and there is a elementary school down the block then they should go to the school down the block. If same student is 15 then they should go to the high school across the street. We do not need a classes for disabled students to spend their majority of their day. All schools need to be inclusive it should not be a fight because you know what the message is when you isolate them is that " they can't learn" they need to be taught life skills. Its baby sitting. States run their policies differently in each state. CA is one of the worst. We need all public schools to be able to teach all students, this includes students with intellectual disabilities this guy says it best,
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
Dentist tips for people with CP
So I have been going to the dentist for a while now. As of right now, I go to a pediatric dentist. Its pretty cool u can play videogames or watch movies while getting your teeth cleaned. Its a great place to go however CP makes it a little bit hard. So I thought I give you guys an insiders view of going to the dentist With CP.
Disclaimer: CP effects every kid differently so while going to the dentist is hard for me it may not be hard for someone with CP whose mouth is not effected.
Now I am pretty mobile so getting into the chair is not a big deal for me but i think someone who has more mobily challenges with CP may need help getting into the dentist chair.
Open up
Ok so opening up is really hard for me because of CP. My mussels are really tight so its easier for me to keep my jaw closed. Which means talking and opening up wide is a challenge. I also have a bite reflex which means I may bite down if someone puts something near my mouth.
A solution
a bite block_ I do not like using this
Not having me keep my mouth open for a long period of time. So when it comes to flossing my teeth which I do not do a lot more in another post The dentist may floss a couple of teeth then let me close my mouth before reaping it. As I have gotten older I have tried to keep my mouth open for long periods of time I can do it but it takes a lot of effort.
X-rays
X-rays are really hard for me to do so sometimes I need to go under ( if I have a cavity) so they take them then
So parents self advocates how is the dentist for you or your child. Do you have any tips to share?
photos from
http://www.picturesof.net/_images_300/A_Woman_Dentist_Examining_a_Woman_Patient_Royalty_Free_Clipart_Picture_090819-002470-733053.jpg
http://classroomclipart.com/images/gallery/Clipart/Dental/patient-dental-xray-exam.jpg
Disclaimer: CP effects every kid differently so while going to the dentist is hard for me it may not be hard for someone with CP whose mouth is not effected.
Now I am pretty mobile so getting into the chair is not a big deal for me but i think someone who has more mobily challenges with CP may need help getting into the dentist chair.
Open up
Ok so opening up is really hard for me because of CP. My mussels are really tight so its easier for me to keep my jaw closed. Which means talking and opening up wide is a challenge. I also have a bite reflex which means I may bite down if someone puts something near my mouth.
A solution
a bite block_ I do not like using this
Not having me keep my mouth open for a long period of time. So when it comes to flossing my teeth which I do not do a lot more in another post The dentist may floss a couple of teeth then let me close my mouth before reaping it. As I have gotten older I have tried to keep my mouth open for long periods of time I can do it but it takes a lot of effort.
X-rays
X-rays are really hard for me to do so sometimes I need to go under ( if I have a cavity) so they take them then
So parents self advocates how is the dentist for you or your child. Do you have any tips to share?
photos from
http://www.picturesof.net/_images_300/A_Woman_Dentist_Examining_a_Woman_Patient_Royalty_Free_Clipart_Picture_090819-002470-733053.jpg
http://classroomclipart.com/images/gallery/Clipart/Dental/patient-dental-xray-exam.jpg
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
Jesse
I wish I could actually have the chance to meet Jesse . He has two vary famous parents and lived in boston. That is right folcks Jesse is no longer on this earth. He died January of 2005 in his sleep. The book is his life story told from the perspective of his Mom (Marianne Cooper)
Jesse like me had Cerebral Palsy and it was peaty severe. He had to use a wheelchair , was non-verbel and had terrible seizes which were the thing that ultimately killed him. For everything that Jesse had going against him he had lots going for him. He had supportive parents a normal intelligence level and a wicked sense of humor. He wrote poetry and learned Greek as a high schooner and was inclusive education for most of his schooling. Through the book readers will get a chance to know Jesse and how learn how amazing people with Cerebral Palsy are. If you have not had a chance to read this book make sure you get it. I enjoyed it so much and wish that I could have meet him on this earth. It was really great reading Knowing Jesse and I hope you will read it soon.
Jesse was in the world CP montage that I made last month for world CP day (September 4)
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Monday, October 1, 2012
Get it down 31 for 21
So today is the first day of October meaning its Disability Awareness month. So in order to celebrate I am doing a 31 for 21 in which I will blog every day for down syndrome. Which will include more Able to go to college videos along with summer photos.
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So why I am blogging for DS when I have CP.
Well why not I have a disability and have lots of friends with DS including LM who you will hear about during the month. He's been my friend since I was ten and although we do not get together often he I enjoy the time we spend together. Lately LM me and his "brother" his best friend who also has an extra chromosome all hang out together.
So are you blogging for DS awareness month? Any fun stuff planed for this month let me know. If you are doing some fun things and take photos I would love to see them you can post them to my Facebook page or email me at azchapman1991@gmail.com . Who knows you may be asked to write up something about it to be featured (with your permission) on the blog which shows the world that All people with disabilities have more abilities then disabilities.
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So why I am blogging for DS when I have CP.
Well why not I have a disability and have lots of friends with DS including LM who you will hear about during the month. He's been my friend since I was ten and although we do not get together often he I enjoy the time we spend together. Lately LM me and his "brother" his best friend who also has an extra chromosome all hang out together.
So are you blogging for DS awareness month? Any fun stuff planed for this month let me know. If you are doing some fun things and take photos I would love to see them you can post them to my Facebook page or email me at azchapman1991@gmail.com . Who knows you may be asked to write up something about it to be featured (with your permission) on the blog which shows the world that All people with disabilities have more abilities then disabilities.
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