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

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.

Ivy's 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

Be a PCA! - Personal Care Assistant Awareness

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

Insight On Disability Radio

Virginia Board for People with Disabilities

EQUI-KIDS Therapeutic Riding Program

Disability Related Events in Hampton Roads

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

AAPD News Wall

Disaboom's News Group

Disability Scoop

Disabled World News

DOJ Disability Rights News

Center for Disability Rights News Blog

ADA Mid-Atlantic ADA Center

Disability History and Awareness:

In-depth look at Disability History

Disability History Week

Timeline of the Disability Community

Missouri History Museum - Action for Access

Disability Awareness Ideas for Teachers

Books for kids about Special Needs/Disabilities

Disability Rights Timeline

Museum of disABILITY

Book - The New Disability History: American Perspectives

Disability History Museum

History Timeline and more by NCLD

How the ADA became law - ADA Quiz Book

Add Disability Rights to School Curriculum Cause

Sign Petition to be presented to the US Dept of Education

VA Disability History & Awareness Month Public Service Announouncements

Flyer to share for Disability History and Awareness Month in Virginia

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

Touch Screen U Shaped Mouth Stick for iPad etc

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

Disability Discrimination in Workplace Law

Consumer Directed Medicaid Waiver - alternative to nursing homes & institutions

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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Contact Me!

Email: Here

AOL IM: Blondieblue227

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Created on: 12/11/03

Updated on: 11/28/12