tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-477894345619528323.comments2019-11-05T15:29:19.745-08:00People PusherBlog Ownerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16754794370216980783noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-477894345619528323.post-53492374356435714022009-03-24T06:41:00.000-07:002009-03-24T06:41:00.000-07:00I agree!I agree!Stacyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02418270591242261888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-477894345619528323.post-24937859462661117432009-03-19T13:57:00.000-07:002009-03-19T13:57:00.000-07:00AMEN!!!!AMEN!!!!Terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14802459265546733391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-477894345619528323.post-78958995119323535862009-01-08T09:11:00.000-08:002009-01-08T09:11:00.000-08:00Diane,Thanks for your comments. I see you have a ...Diane,<BR/>Thanks for your comments. I see you have a blog...I can tell you how to become a follower of my blog. I am going to add yours.<BR/>People PusherBlog Ownerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16754794370216980783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-477894345619528323.post-25028914192751834792009-01-08T08:36:00.000-08:002009-01-08T08:36:00.000-08:00Right on with this letter! I would love to shake t...Right on with this letter! I would love to shake the hand of the mom that wrote this!Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07692862476528656938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-477894345619528323.post-67659008130212325952009-01-08T08:33:00.000-08:002009-01-08T08:33:00.000-08:00I have thoroughly enjoyed reading your blog. You a...I have thoroughly enjoyed reading your blog. You and I are like minded, especially when it comes to Palin. I was once told, during the fight for Presidency, that I should vote Republican this time, because Palin was a champion for people with special needs. ARE YOU SERIOUS? I said well, just because she has a child w/ special needs doesn't mean she is a champion. I too, cannot believe that she tried to use her son as a tool to get votes. Damn her for that. Please excuse my anger, but I would NEVER use my daughter, or anyone's empathy to get a vote. Amen sister, I hope you'll contact me, I can't figure out how to follow your blog!!!!Dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07692862476528656938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-477894345619528323.post-50115712102832123252008-12-20T08:10:00.000-08:002008-12-20T08:10:00.000-08:00Terri,I have another blog that will interest you a...Terri,<BR/>I have another blog that will interest you a lot:<BR/>www.1specialplace.blogspot.com<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the comment!Blog Ownerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16754794370216980783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-477894345619528323.post-8429285299529750352008-12-20T07:16:00.000-08:002008-12-20T07:16:00.000-08:00thanks for this link! and welcome back.thanks for this link! and welcome back.Terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14802459265546733391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-477894345619528323.post-5176826567598914752008-11-23T05:25:00.000-08:002008-11-23T05:25:00.000-08:00I know what you mean. It is exhausting. Obama's el...I know what you mean. It is exhausting. <BR/><BR/>Obama's election showed me that when the 20% positive are as actively engaged as the negative, the 60% will listen to them, but the 20% of positive are often buried in their lives (and in the case of disability, very complex lives.)<BR/><BR/>Disability gets dissed because their voice is so small--much to do, much to do.Terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14802459265546733391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-477894345619528323.post-78616846646999854862008-11-21T14:50:00.000-08:002008-11-21T14:50:00.000-08:00Thanks Terri.At minimum, we learned that the "anti...Thanks Terri.<BR/><BR/>At minimum, we learned that the "anti-tax" movement (even if the most vocal are only 20%), hold a lot of sway over meaningful change in this state. <BR/><BR/>It is interesting how many parents of kids with disabilities end up having to start organizations, learn how to be lobbyists AND work full time.Blog Ownerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16754794370216980783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-477894345619528323.post-28613217096933337992008-11-21T14:28:00.000-08:002008-11-21T14:28:00.000-08:00My heart goes out to you. I go through the same bo...My heart goes out to you. I go through the same bouts. I work and advocate and fight, but sometimes something just knocks the wind out of me for a while.<BR/><BR/>I try to remind myself that all the world is a bell curve--20% positive, 20% negative and 60% undecided. The folks that engage in public are from the 2 ends (and the positive are often chased underground by the negative) so the negative becomes the most visible... not REALLY the most prevalent...<BR/><BR/>But it is hard. <BR/><BR/>Breathe deep.Terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14802459265546733391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-477894345619528323.post-39643590452228545012008-10-17T14:32:00.000-07:002008-10-17T14:32:00.000-07:00Terri,Thank you so much for your comment. I visit...Terri,<BR/>Thank you so much for your comment. I visited your blog and left a comment for you there about contacting me. I hope you will.Blog Ownerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16754794370216980783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-477894345619528323.post-36509679438140948492008-10-17T14:12:00.000-07:002008-10-17T14:12:00.000-07:00McCain and Palin, thus far, have exploited and pan...McCain and Palin, thus far, have exploited and pandered to families of "special needs children." Their plan is that our kids not be citizens, but recipients of charity--which can be given or taken away at the whims of whomever.Terrihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14802459265546733391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-477894345619528323.post-58018740710966326582008-10-16T15:56:00.000-07:002008-10-16T15:56:00.000-07:00Your blog is very informative. I noticed McCain's ...Your blog is very informative. I noticed McCain's comments and it sickens me that he's using people with developmental disabilities to try and get votes. Neither he nor Palin are advocating for my son. She's totally uninformed on the issues of special education and the terminology in IDEA. She knows nothing of waiting lists! They will reform which means cut the programs and social programs that are so badly needed now. Good information People Pusher!!!!Coloradanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13666088259516692934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-477894345619528323.post-58655933483537794472008-10-08T23:46:00.000-07:002008-10-08T23:46:00.000-07:00You have my vote...People Pusher! I understand wha...You have my vote...People Pusher! I understand what you're saying. It's our responsibility to meet the needs of those who can't care for themselves. People who have<BR/>cognitive challenges that are lifelong conditions, and will oftentimes call for 24/7 care. If taxpayers think this isn't a good time, when is it a good time for these children and adults to go without the services that become critical in their lives. A person with a developmental disability's need might be for vocational training or it might be having a trained person to do their g-tube feedings, or operating a breathing apparatus. It could be they need someone assisting in their personal care so they can eat, drink, and with their personal hygiene. Some need these things done for them and they can't help themselves at all or that their body can't do. <BR/>I will be supporting Amendment 51 because it's the right thing to do and because I care.Coloradanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13666088259516692934noreply@blogger.com