Monthly Archives: July 2024

The first attempt to provide help for veterans and sailors disabled in the Revolution war was in 1777. The Federal Government had no ability to fund this help . They looked to the individual states to implement the provisions of the act.Over the past two hundred years, laws have been created, implemented and challenged byContinue reading “Disability Act 504 July 29 2024 497 words”

Last evening Lynda Lambert and I talked about our colloration of a poetry and art exchange. We have written a poem and made an art pice to send in the mail. We are in our seventh month of a year long project. The art is discribed and poems are below. January 7 The first artContinue reading “Art and poems 7-22-24 under 200 words”

My writer’s group was given the word cone to write a six line story or poem using the word at least once. It started me thinking of some of the treats, snacks we enjoyed in the summer.My Mon had a tupperware set of six popcycle shapes with holders and a tray to keep the popcyclesContinue reading “Summer Treats from childhood July 15th 2024 549 words”

July is set aside as National Disabilities Pride Month. Many events and activities will celebrate the diversity and accomplishments of people with disabilities. Many communities will be hosting crafts and food fairs shows. Music, theater and lectures are scheduled throughout the month. People have overcome despite their disabilities. At the end of the month, thereContinue reading “July 7th National disability pride month 251 words”

When one is blind, you rely on your hearing to give you cues to your surroundings. What you hear may not be accurate.My fellow writer, told a story about visiting a new doctor for a physical. Marleen was brought to an examination room to change for a mammogram. As she sat waiting, a wailing noiseContinue reading “Listening for Vision cues July 1, 2024. 387 words”