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Tag Archives: Nanaimo
As Time Slips By
“Human rights are not only violated by terrorism, repression or assassination, but also by economic structures that creates huge inequalities” – Pope Francis I can’t believe how quickly fall is coming upon us. My body is certainly making me aware. … Continue reading
Posted in Activism, Disability, Politics
Tagged access, advocacy, aging, demographics, Disability, human rights, independent living, Island Health, Nanaimo, Paramountcy, seniors, social justice, social media, Terry Wiens, wheelchairs
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Perceiving Access
“There are things known and there are things unknown, and in between are the doors of perception” – Aldous Huxley Anytime I can open with a Huxley quote I am happy. In my mind Huxley was brilliant, overcoming his own … Continue reading
Posted in Activism, Disability, Politics
Tagged accessibility, disabled parking, groupthink, independent living, Nanaimo, perception, Terry Wiens
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Regulating Common Sense
“Everybody gets so much information all day long that they lose their common sense” – Gertrude Stein It would appear my rant last week regarding what constitutes a “disabled parking spot” was partially heard. The City Manager of Parks Operation … Continue reading
One Voice Speaking
“If I were to remain silent, I’d be guilty of complicity” – Albert Einstein In light of the tragedy out of Charlottesville last week I feel the need to speak out a bit. You cannot point at any one event … Continue reading
Posted in Activism, Disability, Philosophy, seniors
Tagged access, activism, Charlottesville, Charter of Rights and Freedoms, denial, Nanaimo, self-determination, Terry Wiens, TTY
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Creeping Acceptance
“The first step towards change is awareness. The second step is acceptance” – Nathaniel Branden I took a few days off following Canada Day, in part, to avoid the current heat wave but also to rest the body. Increased fatigue … Continue reading
Posted in Activism, Disability, Personal Life, seniors
Tagged acceptance, accessibility, Canada Day, disability aging, independent living, Maffeo Sutton Park, Nanaimo, polio, seniors, Terry Wiens
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Adapting to Change
“Inside myself is a place where I live all alone and that is where I renew my springs that never dry up.” – Pearl S. Buck I have lost my direction and with that my purpose. Purpose has always been … Continue reading
Posted in Disability, Philosophy, seniors
Tagged ADA, independent living, Nanaimo, polio, post-polio syndrome, Terry Wiens, wheelchair
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Word Whispering
“Dreams are today’s answers to tomorrows questions” – Edgar Cayce I spend a good part of the past week data mining the information sources for my last article, time to kick back…put the feet up by the fireplace…oh damn the cable … Continue reading
Posted in Activism, Personal Life, Philosophy, Politics
Tagged BC election, cognitive thinking, Nanaimo, Politics, Terry Wiens
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