Who am I? Well, just take a look at this website. I just happen to have Cerebral Palsy, which affects the way my muscles move. Other than that…I’m pretty damn normal. If you know what “normal" is, because I sure don’t! If there’s one message I’d like to get across to the public, it is to be open-minded towards people with disabilities. We don’t want you to feel pity and fear. We mostly just want your respect and a bit of compassion.

 

I’ve posted some letters I have written, a few have evoked real change. I also do other things besides just write disability advocacy letters. I surf, go to concerts, go camping etc. See if I’m on Ebay or at any of my favorite links, and check back here often, I’m adding stuff all the time! While you’re here…say Hi, sign the guestbook or drop me an email.

Ivy's Letters

 

First reason I write is to release my frustrations;

secondly is to speak for others who can't.

When I complained my mama always said to: Write a Letter

So I did.

 

 

Ivy's Picks

 

Ivy in the News

Handicapped-parking Commentary

Crowd Out in the Parking Lot - Virginian Pilot Article

 

Dream Catchers: Therapeutic Riding

Horseback Riding as Therapy - Daily Press Article

 

Virginia Beach Amphitheater

Amphitheater Access Rally - Virginian Pilot Article

 

Norge Elementary: The Need Center

Career Day at Norge School - Clipping

 

 

This is how I operate the computer.

I use a Jouse and Mouth Stick.

 

My Resume and Cover Letter

Why I've quit job hunting

Where I went to get my Assistive Technology

 

 

Ivy's ebay

Click the ebay logo below! If that doesn't work, go to advance search at the top of ebay.com, click "By seller" then type Blondieblue227 in the box.

 

 

 

Concerts

I love going to concerts in the summertime.

It's not a cheap hobby, but sure is fun!

 

 

Locks of Love

I've been growing my beautiful blonde hair four years to donate to Locks of Love. (2001-05) I had 12 inches, two inches more than that what was needed. A big thanks to the people who helped take care of my hair...believe me it was a pain!

 

Locks of Love Website

Before and After Pictures!

 

 

 

Ivy's Favorite Links

What is CP?

Amazing recovery from CP attributed to cord blood

The State of Disability in America - What the Disabled Community Faces

State Ranking of Medicaid for People with Disabilities

Sign the R-word Pledge

WheelchairJunkie.com

Life Rolls On Foundation

Disaboom - Connecting the millions touched by disability

Universal Design - For Architects and Design Professionals

 

Local Pet Sitting Services - Hampton Roads

My Friend Trina's Page

My Friend Mike's Site - Spirit Roller Ministries

My Dad's Page

 

Other Disability Related Links

 

 

Useful Links

News:

Disability news and commentary by Patricia E Bauer

Justice For All

Disaboom's News Group

Disability Scoop

ADAwatch.org

 

Disability History and Awareness:

Disability History Week

Timeline of the Disability Community

Disability Awareness Ideas for Teachers

Disability Studies for Teachers

Books for kids about Special Needs/Disabilities

Disability Rights Timeline

History of the ADA (pg 14)

Disability History Museum

How the ADA became law

 

Add Disability & Rights to School Curriculum Cause

Sign Petition to be presented to the US Dept of Education

 

Shopping:

The Jouse Website - What's The Jouse?

Wheelchair Gear - Backpacks, accessories and more

Access to Recreation - Lifts, bags, PS adaptive controllers & MORE

Wheelchair Bowling Attachment

Hand Dynamometer

How to buy an accessible van - Step by step written by me, what to expect

 

More Shopping Links Here

 

 

Where to get help:

Disability.gov - Site about programs, services, employment in the US

NCSOCRC - National Rehabilitation Centers

Directory of Independent Living Centers

ADA - Americans with Disabilities Act Website

Home Care - Elderly and Consumer Directed (ED/CD) Pas Program

Center for Disability Rights

AAPD - American Association for People with Disabilities

Ramps Across America - Helps fund ramps for home

 

More Where to Get Help Links Here

 

 

Relate to Others:

Disaboom Chat Forum

Disabled Online - Serving special people with special needs

New Mobility Magazine

Chloe Magazine

Connecting Communities - Rekindling the activism that led to the ADA

Endependence Center of Hampton Roads - Find your CIL

The Nth Degree - Voices and stories of Disability Culture

Ragged Edge Online - Interactive archive of current issues from a disability perspective. Civil rights, humor, sexuality, art and technology

 

More Relate to Others Links Here

 

Family, Friends and Trips

Kennedy side

Ruth (mom)

Micah (bro)

Hallman side

Bertelle

Christie

Melea and Warren

Shawneeka

Brian

 

Steph

Luz Marie

 

Big Meadows Camping

Blue Ridge Weekend

Florida Theme Parks

Duck-In Restaurant

Baltimore Aquarium

They Will Surf Again

 

 

 

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Need a webpage? Ivy's web design services

 

Contact Me!

Email: Here

AOL IM: Blondieblue227

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Created on: 12/11/03

Updated on: 6/14/10