Click here to read why I couldn’t give a flying flip about finding a job

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Please support disability awareness and rights taught in schools. I would like to see the history of the disability rights movement taught in our schools as part of the civil rights curriculum. I believe this will open doors for inclusion, compassion, communication and respect for our children with disabilities. If you agree, join this cause: http://apps.facebook.com/causes/395159/97706668  If you don’t have Facebook sign this petition to be presented to the US Dept of Education HERE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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; they’re kind of interesting. But I do other things besides just write disability advocacy letters, contradictory to what my friends might tell you. 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!

 

 

Click Here!

 

 

Ivy's 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

Wheelchair Bowling Attachment

Christian Riese Lassen Art

Faerie Magazine

FM 99 Website

Pearl Jam's Ten Club

Red Hot Chili Peppers Website

Sarah McLachlan’s Website

AriZona Tea Company

Y.E.A.! Disability Advocacy Group of South Hampton Roads

The Gimp Store

Sign the R-word Pledge

The Ms. Wheelchair Virginia Website

WheelchairJunkie.com

The Nth Degree – Voices and stories of Disability Culture

Life Rolls On Foundation

Disaboom – Connecting the millions touched by disability

edwardjanus.net - Disability networker and Advocate

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

 

Websites I’ve designed

 

 

 

 

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

Disability Rights Timeline

History of the ADA (pg 14)

 

Add Disability & Rights to School Curriculum Cause

Sign Petition to be presented to the US Dept of Education

 

Shopping:

The Jouse WebsiteWhat’s The Jouse?

The QuadJoy Website

Prentke Romich Company

Spinlife - Wheelchairs, Scooters and More

Wisdomking - P.T. Equipment & Health Care Store

Dynamic Living - Products that make daily living easier for people of all ages

Ride-Away – Van modification specialists throughout the East Coast

Access to Recreation – Huge store! Lifts, bags, PS adaptive controllers & MORE

RJ Cooper & Assoc. – Adaptable switches for everything

Wheelchair Gear – Backpacks, accessories and more

Hand Dynamometer

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

 

Where to get help:

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

NCSOCRC - National Rehabilitation CentersWWRC Chat Board

ADA – Americans with Disabilities Act Website

How the ADA became law

Center for Disability Rights

Commonwealth of Virginia Website

Virginia General Assembly Website

DMAS_- Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services

Va. Office for Protection and Advocacy - helps you with disability-related abuse, neglect, discrimination and more

RESNA – Rehab Engineering and Assistive Technology of America

ATLFA – Assistive Technology Loan Fund Authority

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

AHC – Accessible Housing Corporation of South Hampton Roads  

ADAPT - American Disabled for Attendant Programs Today Website

Disability Travel – Accessible Journeys  (online resource)

Ramps Across America – Helps fund ramps for home

Wheelchair Escapes - Specializes in the needs of wheelchair travelers

AAPD - American Association for People with Disabilities

USICD – US International Council on Disabilities

 

Relate to others:

Disabled Online – Serving special people with special needs

Virginia Board for People with Disabilities

Endependence Center of Hampton RoadsFind your CIL

Y.E.A.! - My Disability Advocacy Group at the Endependence Center

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

Disabled World - News and Articles for People with Disabilities. Dating, classifieds, forum

WheelchairJunkie Forum – a review chat board. For wheelchair users, by wheelchair users

Ability Friends - Search for friends. Penpal, dating, message board

Connecting Communities - Rekindling the activism that led to the ADA

 

 

Other Disability Related Links

 

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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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!

 

 

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: 1/15/10