The Voiceless Minority

  I hope everyone is having a wonderful Wednesday, that you slept well, and are ready to tackle the day. Advocacy never stops, nor does a good writer. When I was thinking about today’s post, I originally wanted to cover another topic; however, something came into my inbox, and it was as if God and the universe were telling me to pay attention, because here was something special. On July 21 st , which happens to be the day after my 39 th birthday, PBS will premiere a documentary entitled “The Ride Ahead” about a young boy named Samuel Habib, who has a rare genetic disorder that challenges him daily. He uses a communication device as well as a wheelchair and other assistive technology. I first read about this documentary in an article written by Shaun Heasley. I do not know much about Samuel yet, but I am eagerly awaiting the documentary. The reason I’m writing about it today is twofold. I am not only interested in it from a journalistic perspective, but also from a personal one. As...

CONTENT WARNING! READER DISCRETION STRONGLY ADVISED. So something is bugging me. I’ve been watching a lot of political television lately, and a lot of the conversation has been about how my generation does not know how to communicate because of their reliance on technology. This is an interesting topic, but it also got me thinking about other issues and the way my generation views them. As someone in his late twenties, I find myself every once in awhile craving stability and a family. I feel this is a natural thought process for anybody who is on the other side of 25. The only difference with me is that I am disabled. Disability and intimacy don’t usually go together. Perhaps that is why I feel the need to write this blog. I’ve written a lot about funny stuff, serious stuff, but never an issue that affects me so deeply. What I am about to say may come off as controversial or different, so if you choose not to read further I understand. Understand however that i...