tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620788145107183445.post5332320407623173355..comments2023-10-09T08:49:54.077-07:00Comments on The Deal with Disability: Hi and welcome to The Deal with Disability!Evahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03451779602919205449noreply@blogger.comBlogger78125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620788145107183445.post-10470139956235390322013-02-10T09:00:53.109-08:002013-02-10T09:00:53.109-08:00Thank you, Eva!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you, Eva!!!!!!!!!!!! TeachingIsHardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04242938815765417092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620788145107183445.post-48262211318692250792012-10-07T13:33:38.132-07:002012-10-07T13:33:38.132-07:00Hey, thank you for writing this blog! Reading pers...Hey, thank you for writing this blog! Reading personal accounts like this is usually the best way for me to be aware of my privilege and this has been the most eye-opening read on living with disability I've come across. It's incredible how disrespectful some people have been to you even after they've had your condition explained to them. Being an aide for disabled folk actually Timnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620788145107183445.post-72939974311310720402012-08-18T13:43:07.592-07:002012-08-18T13:43:07.592-07:00Eva,
I think what you are doing is great! I enjo...Eva,<br /> I think what you are doing is great! I enjoyed reading some of your blogs and think that your dogs are extremely cute, and you can see the love that you have for them as well in your writing!!You are a very talented young lady and I can't wait to read more!! Keep doing what you are doing because you are a very motivating, strong willed woman and encourage the rest of us!!Crystal Whisner-Kilenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620788145107183445.post-23289710025858579632012-08-02T15:40:32.816-07:002012-08-02T15:40:32.816-07:00Hi Eva,
My name is Cassie (college grad with CP). ...Hi Eva,<br />My name is Cassie (college grad with CP). I was actually looking for a blogger who just wrote about being disabled and I was surprised when the first one that popped was about someone who had similar experiences. I think you have a great idea, here. I love that you are educating when appropriate and forgiving and forgetting when necessary.<br />I would like to start a blog about my Cassie Longnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620788145107183445.post-89185598635198589482012-07-15T21:06:08.245-07:002012-07-15T21:06:08.245-07:00Hi Eva,
what can a person with Bell's Palsy sa...Hi Eva,<br />what can a person with Bell's Palsy say to someone who insists that she is 'in denial' if she is happy and making the most of her life? i also hear nitpick comments about my features i wouldn't make to another person, because nobody's body is 'perfect' and i accept my body the way it is, just a real human body. Thanks!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620788145107183445.post-71568453417281590952012-03-09T18:41:10.584-08:002012-03-09T18:41:10.584-08:00I loved your video on aides. I saw it in India wh...I loved your video on aides. I saw it in India when your Dad showed it at the conference we were at. I'm looking forward to seeing more of your posts here.Dan Monthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05893970837257594648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620788145107183445.post-3277026427129084692012-01-12T03:19:47.460-08:002012-01-12T03:19:47.460-08:00I saw your ad for an assistant on Craigslist and h...I saw your ad for an assistant on Craigslist and had to check out your blog. Very cool... love it!<br /><br />If I were younger and could survive on $12/hr I would definitely apply. It sounds like you're fun to work for. Good luck in your search. I hope your next assistant turns out better than Wanda ;)Frankhttp://urbanscooters.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620788145107183445.post-146488139260082952011-11-11T14:45:05.788-08:002011-11-11T14:45:05.788-08:00Just discovered your blog. Great stuff. I'm a...Just discovered your blog. Great stuff. I'm adding a link to mine (Badass Chaplain).Bill Bradfordhttp://www.badasschaplain.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620788145107183445.post-38624617871224497462011-07-16T15:59:45.224-07:002011-07-16T15:59:45.224-07:00What a great idea for a blog! Love it! Look forwar...What a great idea for a blog! Love it! Look forward to reading and viewing it! Keep on keepin' on!Heirloom-LAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09264455136185252953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620788145107183445.post-38966899781058357152011-04-06T12:46:36.967-07:002011-04-06T12:46:36.967-07:00Thought you may be interested in this:
http://blog...Thought you may be interested in this:<br />http://blog.dealextreme.com/hands-free-shoulder-pad-for-digital-cameracamcorder/Chaimnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620788145107183445.post-23107400455717326452010-07-22T12:10:13.442-07:002010-07-22T12:10:13.442-07:00Hi Eva: I am just wondering when you will post you...Hi Eva: I am just wondering when you will post your videos? I think it's a great idea. If you need assistance with this, I would be happy to help you. You should be very proud of yourself for all your achievements. So many without disabilities don't accomplish what you have with graduation from college, etc. Good for you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620788145107183445.post-51452311508211576982010-06-05T13:36:53.109-07:002010-06-05T13:36:53.109-07:00I just found your blog. I read some but not all of...I just found your blog. I read some but not all of your entries. They've been insightful.<br /><br />Do you find a difference in attitude or perspective between people who were born with a disability and those who acquired one in adulthood?<br /><br />I also wonder if you're sometimes treated oddly by members of the disabilities community.<br /><br />My experience has been that having a Georzettahttp://georzetta.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620788145107183445.post-26784619884550425722010-05-14T22:36:26.126-07:002010-05-14T22:36:26.126-07:00Eva,
you're website is awesome keep it going y...Eva,<br />you're website is awesome keep it going your insight is truly inspiring,<br />all the bestAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620788145107183445.post-36265896092685097902010-05-01T17:06:16.240-07:002010-05-01T17:06:16.240-07:00Hi, EVA,
I found your blog by accident.. and tha...Hi, EVA, <br /><br />I found your blog by accident.. and that I know there are no such things as accidents. I call them godincidences...<br /><br /> (And I thought that I have already written out a post here before except that I cannot find it..LOL) <br /> by the way I am also labeled as being "disabled" too but I have what is known as a TBI which stands for a Traumatic Brain Injury.FantasticFrankhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10944737025480638499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620788145107183445.post-87055591518453772172010-04-02T11:58:41.125-07:002010-04-02T11:58:41.125-07:00Hi Eva,
This is a great idea for a blog. I just re...Hi Eva,<br />This is a great idea for a blog. I just read the Wanda bathroom/furniture story. Ahhh, horrific PCA stories, they never disappoint!<br />One comment for you and your commenters: I noticed you referred to the "crazy" things/people say/do above, and some of the people who comment on your blog also make comments about "delusional" people or "did she take her Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620788145107183445.post-73459482944952939482010-03-31T13:48:50.449-07:002010-03-31T13:48:50.449-07:00Eva, you rock! It's been too long. How's l...Eva, you rock! It's been too long. How's life in LA? I'm going to be out there in October, maybe we can get coffee. Proud of you, woman - as usual, insightful with a wicked sense of humor. <br />Cheers,<br />LaurelLaurel Isbisternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620788145107183445.post-78898404627756828072009-10-12T12:53:18.620-07:002009-10-12T12:53:18.620-07:00Hi, I have a daughter with CP and we just howled r...Hi, I have a daughter with CP and we just howled reading your blog. I got your info from Susan Ellis at Footpath Pictures. Kay, my daughter, is in the video. We have had such funny things happen to us too. Have you ever had someone speak really loud and slowly to you? Or stand in front of your van ramp and not understand why you won't come out?? Or ask you questions, wait 2 nanoseconds Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620788145107183445.post-89708713574806234582009-09-30T23:07:53.045-07:002009-09-30T23:07:53.045-07:00I just found your blog, and I love it. I have a me...I just found your blog, and I love it. I have a mental health disorder that isn't readily apparent, so I'm not discriminated against walking down the street; however, once someone who doesn't "get it" finds out, things change and I am treated differently.<br /><br />I want to thank you for writing this blog. Like a lot of people, I don't always know how to communicate saviahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08108928771098986012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620788145107183445.post-81435528434640789052009-09-26T18:05:28.345-07:002009-09-26T18:05:28.345-07:00Hi Eva.
I just wanted to say hi and tell you th...Hi Eva. <br /><br />I just wanted to say hi and tell you thanks for writing the blog. I'm an aide to one of my best friends who is in a very, very similar situation to you. She also has CP, wheelchair bound, non-verbal, and is just starting college this next year. She even uses a letterboard to communicate too (I love the idea of the laserpointer with it). <br /><br />I'm so thatreevesgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03756477544370883097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620788145107183445.post-78035677461223543952009-09-25T21:29:23.943-07:002009-09-25T21:29:23.943-07:00also from womanist Musings and just read your post...also from womanist Musings and just read your posts<br /><br />this is such a great blog. thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620788145107183445.post-90431212356232715222009-09-24T12:18:33.529-07:002009-09-24T12:18:33.529-07:00Followed a link here from Womanist Musings, and am...Followed a link here from Womanist Musings, and am really excited to read and watch more of your blog. I know what it's like to have to educate others about how not to be ignorant a-holes, so as someone just beginning to really think about my able-bodied privilege, I want to say thanks for the effort and the humor with which you handle clueless people.nonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11285430099883802519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620788145107183445.post-38307765828492513462009-09-22T09:10:36.399-07:002009-09-22T09:10:36.399-07:00This is such an amazing idea!! Thank you!
My one ...This is such an amazing idea!! Thank you!<br /><br />My one suggestion would be if you could include a transcription of the videos for those who are deaf/hard of hearing. I realize that might be time consuming, so maybe just a quick summary of what happened?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620788145107183445.post-91468492748703376262009-09-19T02:24:54.000-07:002009-09-19T02:24:54.000-07:00Eva, I am a special ed. teacher from PA and have t...Eva, <br>I am a special ed. teacher from PA and have two foster sons with cognitive disabilities. I am very close to people who have similar experiences as those about which you've already written. I still become annoyed frequently but am trying to see the humer and good intentions of the specific scenarios. Your blog is amazing, not because you are "so strong and amazing" for beingAmandanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620788145107183445.post-12271757204861215372009-09-18T07:07:22.000-07:002009-09-18T07:07:22.000-07:00Eva - You're an amazing writer, I am so glad t...Eva - <br><br>You're an amazing writer, I am so glad to have found your blog! I look forward to following your posts and hearing how you've been since we last saw each other. <br><br>All the best,<br>- Becky (from high school!)Beckynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4620788145107183445.post-51042898105197863912009-09-17T10:56:41.000-07:002009-09-17T10:56:41.000-07:00Eva,I am your biggest fan and can't wait to re...Eva,<br>I am your biggest fan and can't wait to read more of your blog.<br><br>- MontyMontyhttp://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1331474244noreply@blogger.com