By Hank Poore, PRC Blogger So I’ve been taking sports medicine at Tuscaloosa center of technology. I was in Mary T’s class for 18 weeks. I learned all of the bones in the human body and I also learned how to do CPR! ( yea call me a doctor) and I learned how to do spine boarding. I went over there every day by bus. ...
By Brandon Williamson, PRC-Saltillo Blogger First of all, I like to use my device to communicate. But to be honest with you, I do not like using my device all the time. When people do not understand me or do not have patience with me when I’m using my device, I feel frustrated. I am good at using my...
By Kim Vuong, PRC-Saltillo Blogger It’s important for everyone—including people with disabilities--to wear a mask while we’re trying to get COVID-19 under control. But as a person with cerebral palsy, I find that wearing a mask can make it even more of a challenge to communicate verbally. Fortunate...
By Hank Poore, PRC Blogger Last Tuesday I began my first real job at Urban Cookhouse in Tuscaloosa. I have a tray on my wheelchair that I bring people’s food out to their table. I also take to-go Orders to the drive thru. I refill people’s water and tea. I see a lot of people that I know come in. My Co-workers ...
By Hannah Foley, PRC-Saltillo Blogger As we enter the new year, I am forced to reflect on the last twelve months. We have all experienced many challenges and changes this year. Whether it be telletherapy, remote learning, remote teaching, or navigating balancing responsibilities of working and helping your children with re...
By Hank Poore, PRC Blogger I went to Chicago last Wednesday through Saturday for the beginning of Spring Break. I was there for a doctor’s appointment but we had fun also.I went with my mom and my sister.The first day we went up to the Willis Tower. I went out on something called the Sky Deck. It was all glass and it ...