I hate the term disabled. Just because a person is labeled as handicapped or disabled does not make them any less of a person than you. You shouldn't feel sorry for them or treat them differently you should simply support your fellow humans that are trying their best to make it in this world like the rest of us. It seriously pissess me off when people act like they are better or smarter or higher up than disabled people. Be mindful of others and consider being in their shoes before you judge. Rant over.
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I saw this gentleman, Tim, in Boston's Logan airport with the sister he'd been visiting. It appeared he was both deaf and blind, as I observed her signing into his hand for him to feel her words. When he came aboard the plane he had been assigned the middle seat of my row. The kind gentleman who had the aisle seat graciously gave it up for him. At this point Tim was traveling alone. The flight attendants sincerely wanted to assist him, but had no way to communicate. I watched as they didn't flinch when he reached out to touch their faces and arms. They took his hand and tried so hard to communicate with him, to no avail. He had some verbal ability, but clearly could not understand them. The man who had given up his seat did his best to assist him with things like opening coffee creamer and putting it in his coffee. When Tim made the attempt to stand up and feel his way to the restroom, his seat mate immediately was up to help him. The flight attendants were talking among themselves and someone suggested paging to see if anyone on board knew sign language. That's when this lovely young woman came into the picture. 15 years old, she learned ASL because she had dyslexia and it was the easiest foreign language for her to learn. For the rest of the flight she attended to Tim and made sure his needs were met. It was fascinating to watch as she signed one letter at a time into his hand. He was able to 'read' her signing and they carried on an animated conversation. When he asked her if she was pretty, she blushed and laughed as the seat mate, who had learned a few signs, communicated an enthusiastic yes to Tim. I don't know when I've ever seen so many people rally to take care of another human being. All of us in the immediate rows were laughing and smiling and enjoying his obvious delight in having someone to talk to. Huge kudos to the flight attendants of Alaska Airlines who went above and beyond to meet Tim's needs. I can't say enough about this beautiful young woman named Clara who didn't think twice about helping her fellow passenger. It was a beautiful reminder, in this time of too much awfulness, that there are still good, good people who are willing to look out for each other. #alaskaairlines
\n6/21/18 Addendum: This has come to the attention of Alaska Airlines and they are in touch with Clara's family, the facility where Tim lives, and the kind seat mate. I have been so touched by the response to this story. We are all starving for good news and this was just what we needed. Thanks all!
\n6/21/18 Addendum: This has come to the attention of Alaska Airlines and they are in touch with Clara's family, the facility where Tim lives, and the kind seat mate. I have been so touched by the response to this story. We are all starving for good news and this was just what we needed. Thanks all!
SPECIAL ED RESOURCE:
https://www.nseai.org/course-registration
https://www.nseai.org/course-registration
DIFFERENTLY ABLED:
ATTENDING SCHOOL WITH A PROSTHETIC:
http://biotechpossibilities.com/starting-school-year-prosthesis/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=SocialPost&utm_campaign=Back2SchoolBlog&utm_content=wed_0809
ATTENDING SCHOOL WITH A PROSTHETIC:
http://biotechpossibilities.com/starting-school-year-prosthesis/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=SocialPost&utm_campaign=Back2SchoolBlog&utm_content=wed_0809
Autism School Preparedness:
https://www.jnj.com/health-and-wellness/13-ways-to-help-prep-child-with-autism-for-back-to-school-season
https://www.jnj.com/health-and-wellness/13-ways-to-help-prep-child-with-autism-for-back-to-school-season
SPECIAL ED RESOURCE:
https://www.nseai.org/course-registration
https://www.nseai.org/course-registration
INSPIRATION vid/differently abled:
https://www.facebook.com/spotlightstoriesofficial/videos/1648760741822408/
https://www.facebook.com/spotlightstoriesofficial/videos/1648760741822408/
RESOURCES FOR "DIFFERENTLY ABLED" STUDENTS:
https://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/college-resource-center/resources-for-students-with-disabilities/
https://www.affordablecollegesonline.org/college-resource-center/resources-for-students-with-disabilities/
https://www.ada.gov/ada_fed_resources.htm
- Free help filing Social Security Disability
Filling for Social Security disability
www.socialsecurity.gov or call toll-free, 1-800-772-1213 (for the deaf or hard of hearing,
call TTY number, 1-800-325-0778). You can apply on line or call and they will help you apply.
If you apply and receive a turn down letter call us immediately you only have
60 days from receipt of your denial to file an appeal.
Community Service Help
1823 3rd Avenue North
Bessemer, AL 35020
Call today 205-565-1754 www.facebook.com/Community-Service-Help
DIFFERENTLY ABLED: INSURANCE INFORMATION:
http://clark.com/insurance/direct-primary-care-could-offer-a-solution-to/?ecmp=clarkhoward_social_facebook_sfp
http://clark.com/insurance/direct-primary-care-could-offer-a-solution-to/?ecmp=clarkhoward_social_facebook_sfp
LEARNING DISABILITY RESOURCES:
https://ldaamerica.org/resources/
https://ldaamerica.org/resources/
EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT FOR THE "DIFFERENTLY ABLED":
https://www.dol.gov/odep/topics/disability.htm
https://www.dol.gov/odep/topics/disability.htm
https://www.ada.gov/ada_fed_resources.htm
RESOURCES FOR THE "DIFFERENTLY ABLED:
https://www.aging.ca.gov/programs/
https://www.aging.ca.gov/programs/
HEALTH CARE RESOURCE:
http://www.commonwealthfund.org/
http://www.commonwealthfund.org/
Hope thru Hooves, a 501.c.3 located in Pueblo, CO, was established to help kids, families and Veterans through this therapy horse program
https://www.gofundme.com/equine-assisted-activities-center
https://www.gofundme.com/equine-assisted-activities-center
DIFFERENTLY ABLED:
https://childrens-services.com/
https://childrens-services.com/
A Beautiful Prayer
I asked God to take away my habit.
God said, No.
It is not for me to take away, but for you to give it up.
I asked God to make my handicapped child whole.
God said, No.
Her spirit is whole, his body was only temporary.
I asked God to grant me patience.
God said, No.
Patience is a byproduct of tribulations; It isn't granted, it is learned.
I asked God to give me happiness.
God said, No.
I give you blessings; happiness is up to you.
I asked God to spare me pain.
God said, No.
Suffering draws you apart from worldly cares and brings you closer to me.
I asked God to make my spirit grow.
God said, No.
You must grow on your own, but I will prune you to make you fruitful.
I asked for all things that I might enjoy life.
God said, No.
I will give you life so that you may enjoy all things.
I ask God to help me LOVE others, as much as he loves me.
God said...Ahhhh, finally you have the idea.
Author Unknown
I asked God to take away my habit.
God said, No.
It is not for me to take away, but for you to give it up.
I asked God to make my handicapped child whole.
God said, No.
Her spirit is whole, his body was only temporary.
I asked God to grant me patience.
God said, No.
Patience is a byproduct of tribulations; It isn't granted, it is learned.
I asked God to give me happiness.
God said, No.
I give you blessings; happiness is up to you.
I asked God to spare me pain.
God said, No.
Suffering draws you apart from worldly cares and brings you closer to me.
I asked God to make my spirit grow.
God said, No.
You must grow on your own, but I will prune you to make you fruitful.
I asked for all things that I might enjoy life.
God said, No.
I will give you life so that you may enjoy all things.
I ask God to help me LOVE others, as much as he loves me.
God said...Ahhhh, finally you have the idea.
Author Unknown