Hi guys so if you know me you will know that I like to dress more like a kid. I like to wear t-shirts and tennis shoes . I even wore tennis shoes to my college graduation. Today I want to tell you why I do not dress like my age.
Bras
I have trouble wearing traditional bras. It is nearly impossible for me to get one of them on and the material feels weird aginst my skin. I problem solve this by wearing a sports bra. This causes me to wear T-shirts.
T-shirt
I do wear t-shirts a lot because they are the only way to hide my sports bra.
Dresses
I always tend to be cold and uncomfortable wearing them.
Jeans
I can wear regular jeans and do the button:however, I like the ones that pull on my mom found online.
Tteneshoes
I like teneshoes because they give me ankle support.
So there is a method to my choices.
Monday, October 24, 2016
Sunday, October 23, 2016
Saturday, October 22, 2016
Friday, October 21, 2016
Thursday, October 20, 2016
Disability Discount
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| Image description A group of white rubber tees. |
Yesterday, I went to my local driving range. This is the same place where I play for Special Olympics and where I played in high school. I needed a rubber tee, the one pictured above. So I went to the pro shop. The guy gave me one for free
Now I felt awkward accepting this for free because I am able to pay. I feel like he gave me it because I am disabled. After I was doneI went back and he insisted this I did not pay.I wish that I could have paid because I do not want to be pitied I want to be considered a regular person who is expected to pay. For me being seen as an adult is something that I am struggling with lately.
Wednesday, October 19, 2016
JOB HUNT
Hi,guys so in June I graduated from a local university with a BA in Liberal Studies. So now I am looking for a job. Job hunting is a difficult process for everyone but I think it's y hard when you are disabled. AS of now I have applied at the following places
Toys RUs
My local community college
Pals
Target
I asked to volunteer at the local Down Syndrome connection but I they didn't have any openings
Yesterday I did go to the mall and look around . I went into a hand full of stores gathering job applications. I had DR. G help me fill out the one to Build a Bear and dropped it off last night.
Toys RUs
My local community college
Pals
Target
I asked to volunteer at the local Down Syndrome connection but I they didn't have any openings
Yesterday I did go to the mall and look around . I went into a hand full of stores gathering job applications. I had DR. G help me fill out the one to Build a Bear and dropped it off last night.
Tuesday, October 18, 2016
Workarounds that worked for me going through school
So yesterday I talked about how a few weeks ago I got a nickname which is a workaround for my real name. Going through school there were lots of workarounds that worked.
Slant board
I used this in early elementary school to help me write. I did not like it because I wanted to be like everyone else. This was an idea of my preschool teacher who helped tutor me. It was helpful once I agreed to use it
Fischer Scissors.
Cutting things and doing art projects is a skill that is a staple in many kindergarten classrooms. I have Cerebral Palsy and I had some fine motor difficulty which made cutting difficult for my tiny hands to use. My OT recommended these special scissors that had bigger holes which make cutting easier. My mom donated multiple scissors to my kindergarten class. This made cutting easier for everyone.
Adapted Seating
Due to my Cerebral Palsy, I had trouble sitting well. My trunk muscles were so weak that it was easier for me to put my feet up near my chest which did not make for great learning posture. I had an adapted chair from second to fifth grade. It was a blue chair with a block on the back with a velcro cushion .
Alpha Smart
When I was in second grade , I moved to the public school so there were more resources to help me access the general education curriculum. One was an Alpha Smart. I am sure that many disabled students remember these word processors . I had one in second grade. This helped me type my spelling words and write stories. Nowadays Ipads and tablets can do far more cool things than my word processor ever could. I did not like using these things because I wanted to be like the other kids. In third grade, I got access to the school computer and by fourth grade I wanted to write and my teacher agreed to let me write. In middle school, my aide and I took notes. In high school I took my own notes.
Pulse Pen
In college I used a Pulse pen to help me take notes. I highly recommend this for students who are auditory learners. It is better than a tape recorder because when you touch on a note it actually plays what was said while you are taking notes. I think this assisted me with doing well in college. I graduated from Community College with honors.
Sniffle Buddies
A cool wristband that helps me manage my drooling.
Name Tags
I love name tags because when I meet someone that can't understand my real name I just showed them my name tag. It is easy and quick. A few weeks ago someone gave me the nickname that I now use to introduce to people. I love my new nickname.
Do you have any adaptation that you use? Want a more in-depth description of an adapted strategy? Leave a comment below.
Got images from
Slant board: http://www.sgwoodworksllc.com/Incline_Board.JPG
Fiscar scisssors https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/515%2BQfIJsqL._SL1000_.jpg
Blue chair :http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/NationalBusinessFurniture/51239_0?hei=325
Alpha Smart http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NjAyWDEwMjQ=/z/yq8AAMXQ74JTUAWT/$_12.JPG?set_id=880000500F
Pulse Pen image https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/41N8dbsDUHL._SY300_.jpg
Sniffle Buddies http://www.childrite.com/media/Sniffle_powderblue.jpg
Slant board
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| Image description :A side view of a slant board facing to the right |
I used this in early elementary school to help me write. I did not like it because I wanted to be like everyone else. This was an idea of my preschool teacher who helped tutor me. It was helpful once I agreed to use it
Fischer Scissors.
 |
| image description:blue scissors on a white background |
Cutting things and doing art projects is a skill that is a staple in many kindergarten classrooms. I have Cerebral Palsy and I had some fine motor difficulty which made cutting difficult for my tiny hands to use. My OT recommended these special scissors that had bigger holes which make cutting easier. My mom donated multiple scissors to my kindergarten class. This made cutting easier for everyone.
Adapted Seating
 |
| image description a blue classroom chair against a white background |
Due to my Cerebral Palsy, I had trouble sitting well. My trunk muscles were so weak that it was easier for me to put my feet up near my chest which did not make for great learning posture. I had an adapted chair from second to fifth grade. It was a blue chair with a block on the back with a velcro cushion .
Alpha Smart
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| Image Description A blue keyboard with a tiny green screen. says AlphaSmart 200 between the screen and keyboard. On a teal background |
When I was in second grade , I moved to the public school so there were more resources to help me access the general education curriculum. One was an Alpha Smart. I am sure that many disabled students remember these word processors . I had one in second grade. This helped me type my spelling words and write stories. Nowadays Ipads and tablets can do far more cool things than my word processor ever could. I did not like using these things because I wanted to be like the other kids. In third grade, I got access to the school computer and by fourth grade I wanted to write and my teacher agreed to let me write. In middle school, my aide and I took notes. In high school I took my own notes.
Pulse Pen
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| Image Description. A black pen pointed on the record button on the paper. Next to it has pause and stop, Then it has jump the other things are harder to make out. |
In college I used a Pulse pen to help me take notes. I highly recommend this for students who are auditory learners. It is better than a tape recorder because when you touch on a note it actually plays what was said while you are taking notes. I think this assisted me with doing well in college. I graduated from Community College with honors.
Sniffle Buddies
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| Image desciption A blue wristband, On the front it says I'm blank 's buddy. Then it has the Words Sniffle in green and buddies in blue along with their website www.snifflebuddies.com |
A cool wristband that helps me manage my drooling.
Name Tags
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| A blue name tag that says on top " Hello my name is" and then there is a place to write your name |
I love name tags because when I meet someone that can't understand my real name I just showed them my name tag. It is easy and quick. A few weeks ago someone gave me the nickname that I now use to introduce to people. I love my new nickname.
Do you have any adaptation that you use? Want a more in-depth description of an adapted strategy? Leave a comment below.
Got images from
Slant board: http://www.sgwoodworksllc.com/Incline_Board.JPG
Fiscar scisssors https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/515%2BQfIJsqL._SL1000_.jpg
Blue chair :http://s7d2.scene7.com/is/image/NationalBusinessFurniture/51239_0?hei=325
Alpha Smart http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NjAyWDEwMjQ=/z/yq8AAMXQ74JTUAWT/$_12.JPG?set_id=880000500F
Pulse Pen image https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/41N8dbsDUHL._SY300_.jpg
Sniffle Buddies http://www.childrite.com/media/Sniffle_powderblue.jpg
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