"The biggest restriction to independence for the disabled is the perception of retaliation for speaking out" - Terry Wiens (2018) I am so pissed off right now I need to speak out. I have been a hostage of circumstance for the past four years and I'm tired of it. I own part of the responsibility … Continue reading A Hostage of Circumstance
Tag: Kent Hehr
2017 The Year to Not Look Back
"Ring out the false, ring in the true" - Alfred Lord Tennyson The road through 2017 has been one of ruts, potholes and sometimes just plain erosion. I usually approach New Years by taking the lessons I have learnt throughout the year to make myself better, not bitter but this year has been very challenging. … Continue reading 2017 The Year to Not Look Back
A Disability of Convenience
"A people that values its privileges above its principles soon loses both" - Dwight D. Eisenhower I have been trying to remain non-political for a number of months now due, in part, to the sad state we find ourselves in politically. More so south of the border but also creeping into Canada yet again. When … Continue reading A Disability of Convenience
Red Tape Parade Sweep Up
I have been very negligence of late in my writings and for that I apologize to those good folks who took the time to subscribe to my site. Over the past two months I have written four training modules for the Alberta government which is where my writing time has gone. With that contract done … Continue reading Red Tape Parade Sweep Up
Revisiting Accessibility…Again
I live in a Calgary riding who’s MLA is a fellow in a wheelchair, Kent Hehr. I have dealt with Kent on a number of issues and I run into him on occasion in the community as he keeps himself very visible (for all of the right reasons). The Beltline is a pretty high density … Continue reading Revisiting Accessibility…Again
A Poster Child's Perspective 