All Constance McMillen wanted to do was go to the prom with her date. Her date happened to be a girl. They just wanted to wear tuxes and go to the prom. The Mississippi school first said they couldn’t go. The girls didn’t like that, and contacted the ACLU, which said the school had to …
Category Archives: advocacy
Wayfinder Access Petition
Last night, while I was jibbering away in that 73-minute trainwreck, I mentioned a petition that has been created by TalkNav Inc. on the subject of Wayfinder Access suddenly being terminated. I figured I would give it its own proper plug. Wayfinder Access really was the cheapest GPS solution, and the only solution for Symbian …
Does The B In Your Name Stand For Bubble?
I got an email from the CNIB begging me to join their “Right to Read” campaign. But they really need to change the campaign’s name to be more honest. It’s the “Save the CNIB library” campaign. That’s what it is, and all it is. First, let me say that I do appreciate the CNIB library. …
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What’s The D In RDSP?
I’ve discovered something else about the handling of BMO’s RDSP’s that I think they’d be wise to fix. They don’t have things in the works to send statements in alternative formats! Um, that’s a pretty big gaping hole. I called them to inquire about some things, and asked how I could get statements in braille. …
News About the Roundabout
Remember back when I last mentioned the blasted roundabout? Well, it’s not gonna happen! I’m so happy, I could dance. Hell, I could do the roundabout death dance! Before I say anything else, I want to fix the reporter’s mistake. There was no support worker. The person who walked through the roundabout with me was …
Correction to the Access Recognition Awards Release
Remember back a while ago in a comment thread, I said I would be apologizing for errors in apologies? Well, the reason I said that was I had to submit something to the media to fix that Access Recognition Awards press release. My apologies to the family of Mildred Kingdon for misspelling her name, and …
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Donna Jodhan Wishes You A Non-Mainstream Day
I wasn’t going to link to this post because frankly, I don’t want any more people seeing this attrocity of an “advocacy” website. I think it has the potential to set us all back years. But when I showed the post to Steve, I decided that yes, in fact, more people should see this post …
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Jesse Davidson Dies
Well darn it, I just found out that Muscular Dystrophy finally got Jesse Davidson. He was all over the news. He was the Jesse’s journey guy. He and his dad raised a lot of money and awareness about MD. I’m sure he has left quite a legacy. He lived to be 29, which is pretty …
Do The Roundabout Dance With Council
Well, it looks like it’s getting closer to decision time for that roundabout. So, if you have strong feelings about it, speak up now or forever hold your peace. Talk to your councilors and tell them your feelings. If you don’t know how to contact your councilors, this website will get you going in the …
And The Winners Are…
Remember back when I was talking about the 2009 Access Recognition Awards? Well, we now are announcing the winners, so I thought I’d put the press release up here. It was so cool to see Trixie’s vet and Ryan’s win an award. You know how I feel about Ryan’s. Plus, I know Sue Alexander too. …