Archive for September 9, 2011

Autism Kick Boxing Event

www.autismkick.com

Think Autism is trying to set a Guinness World Record™.  The date is October 1st at Steinbrenner Field in Tampa, Florida.

They will be assembling or attempting to assemble over over 2,336 kickboxers.  That is the current record set in 2009.

Tae Bo Fitness® creator Billy Blanks® will be putting the event together.  Of course they will be raising funds for and promoting awareness of autism.

Register online. 

This will be a fun time and a good way to show support for the autism community.

Remember the squeaky wheelchair can kick some butt.

North Carolina Adventure Continues – Saturday

I woke up Saturday morning ready to take on the world!

I got dressed and went down by my aunt’s house for breakfast where I had to climb steps again. (What’s up with all these steps, my legs are killing me LOL) I ate breakfast and then we all sat down to talk for a little before my aunt left for her trip.

Then back to my grandpa’s house where I was staying and watch TV and talked until around noon.

Our stomachs were starting to scream at us for food so we hopped in the car and went to an awesome Lebanese restaurant. The restaurant was setup so nice where I could get my wheelchair down the isles. A lot of restaurants pack so many tables in that my wheelchair would never work.

After lunch back to the house to drop my grandpa off.

My dad and I then decided to go to our favorite coffee shop in NC called Aversboro Coffee. I went up to the counter and they treated me like any other customer. I ordered an awesome frozen Snickers shake and continued to talk with one of the owners.

I asked him to carry my stuff to the table where he happily took it. I said thank you and rolled up to the table where I got on my laptop to check my Facebook and MoonScapes Web Solutions fan page. Wow, I had tons of messages .I checked and responded to them while I finished my awesome shake.

My trip up to now has been awesome and I could not wait to see what Sunday had in store for me.

Stay tuned to hear more of the awesome adventure I had.

Get out there and live life.  Keep squeaking those wheels.

Robots For The Disabled

This is so cool.  Someone has developed a robot that is easily controlled by a person with a disability.    A headset control allows even those who have limited use of their hands to control it.

The robot is remotely operated using the headset control.  The user can guide the robot by viewing what it sees on screen.

A small camera can be used to explore areas that would typically inaccessible to the disabled.  They can check outside without having to get up.  They can investigate strange noises.  They can check to make sure doors and windows are closed and or locked.

The small robot can be their mobile eyes.

One of the best features is the price.  It can retail for $600.  Expensive by some standards, but that is cheap for this kind of cutting edge technology.

We always talk about space age technology.  Well this is truly space age technology that was not created as a result of our space program.

Technology is great and can be an asset for the disabled when used properly.

Check out this article on the robots.

I do suggest you oil the robot’s wheels.  But keep squeaking yours.

Eating Out With A Disability

Have you ever wondered what it would be like, going to a restaurant and eating out with a disability? Will people stare at you, help you, make fun of you, pull a chair out for you, etc?
I just pulled up to Cracker Barrel in Ocala Florida and got to the door.  It was so heavy that when I went to open it I barely got it open. (Did you know doors have to be a certain weight according to Americans With Disabilities Act? Otherwise they are in violation of the ADA.)
I got in the door and went through the store to the restaurant.  The hostess seated my friend and I. She politely pulled out the chair so I could sit at the table in my wheelchair.
The waitress came up and took both of our orders. She took my friends order and then rather than ask my friend what I wanted, like restaurants do for some reason.  Rather she turned straight to me and asked me what I wanted to eat.
We finished eating, paid and then left.
I was treated so nice and normal. I don’t know what your experience will be but please go out, then come back respond with your experience, on this blog.
Squeak, squeak, squeak!

Keeping Your Health

On occasion I will be being talking about health things and my experiences as well.

A majority of Americans have lost focus and been going downhill with their health. This needs to change if people want to live a better life! Some of the things people with disabilities and people without, can do to improve their health, is work out at the gym, take protein shakes, and eat healthier, no more fast food.  They can also try something called NatraBurst/One24 which will help with so many health issues and can even help you out financially. (www.tjmoon.124online.com).

It has worked for me, I am feeling healthier and I have already made some money showing it to others.

Take a look it can help your health and you make be able to make some money from it.

Squeak those wheels and prove people wrong.

Left Behind – The Disabled Without Services

From http://leftbehindintheusa.org/

Mike Coonan runs an organization called Left Behind in the USA.  He speaks for the millions of disabled who have no services – those who have been left behind by our government.

Here is a link to a video on what it is like to wait for services.   Video

Mike spends a lot of time and effort advocating for the disabled.  Mike we all appreciate your efforts.

One day we hope that no one will  – Be Left Behind

Like Mike we keep making noise and squeaking our wheels to bring awareness of those with disabilities.