To read about this family click here ( this was originally published in 9-91 shortly after I was born)
Tuesday, October 9, 2012
Adults with Intellectual disabilities can be parents?
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.
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.
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| 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
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