A Transplant for Amelia
Written by: Dominick at 8:18 pm
A beautiful little girl with dark eyes and dark hair named Amelia needs a kidney transplant. Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia won’t give her one because she has a form of mental retardation. I believe Amelia is going to change the world with her story.
Written by: Dominick at 4:28 pm
As someone with a disability, it is hard to be pro-Euthanasia, but I am, under the right circumstances. The difference is in what defines disability and what truly is a terminal illness.
Written by: Dominick at 12:43 pm
Though I have loved the WWE and wrestling for years, I did not love when Alberto del Rio used the word cripple on Smackdown yesterday. The word isn’t a pleasant one for those of us with disabilities.
Written by: Dominick at 4:38 am
If there is someone in your life you dislike, maybe you should get to know them to figure out why they act the way they do. You do not have to like them, but as humans we must learn to empathize with those in hard situations.
Written by: Dominick at 6:51 am
Medicare, Medicaid and SSDI are important to those with disabilities. Cutting these programs cuts their chance at a future.
Written by: Dominick at 11:50 pm
I will always remember the last day I walked…the day my grandma, Melba “Noonie” Ogle Ryan died. It is just one of those days you simply never forget.
Written by: Dominick at 10:19 pm
When I went to school, I was bullied for being fat, disabled, walking funny, dressing funny, having a weird family, and so many other things. I have felt the pain of a suicidal teen. We need to step in and prevent bullying before this epidemic of hate and intolerance gets worse.
Written by: Dominick at 12:49 pm
I am sick of people saying those of us with MD just need to shut up and accept what Jerry gives us. Really???? Why should we accept anything from a man who degrades those with Muscular Dystrophy?
Written by: Dominick at 2:49 am
I try to explain the difference between Free Speech and Hate Speech from the standpoint of disability. This revolves around a Facebook group that was created to promote hate.
Written by: Dominick at 3:12 am
MDA, the Muscular Dystrophy Association, has cut funding for programs that actually help those with a disease covered by MDA. Yet, their CEO gets paid more than the President of the United States. Here is information on this matter.
