(Crystal Brockington left, Stephanie Klima right) BACKSTORY Stephanie is one of the dozens of individuals the IMAGE Center has helped transition from living in a nursing facility to living independently in the community. 8 years ago, Stephanie was placed in a group home after being diagnosed with pulmonary embolism. She was then moved to assisted […]
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David and Goliath: A Summary
Disabilities are a part of the diversity that is found in society. While a disability may bring with it functional limitations, societal stereotyping, and lack of opportunity—it may also bring certain advantages in the right situation. In fact, the advantage may be so dramatic that others fail to see the disability at all. In David […]
By Mike Bullis The title of this blog may seem like a put-down. In this day and age when everyone is supposed to be positive and filled with belief in themselves, we’re taught that we can do anything. Just think it up and away you go. Whatever you believe you can do is possible. […]
By Lisa Labre My son Chase has cerebral palsy which for him affects the right side of his body. His entire right side is weaker than his left side. This has affected his ability to do anything that requires the use of both hands. I found out about the Constraint –Induced Movement Therapy Program at […]
Hello there. My name is Joseph Barrett. I, like many of my readers, have a disability. I was injured in an auto accident in 1992 and damaged my spinal cord. I have been in a chair ever since. More about me later. Let me tell you a story about the birds and the bees. Well, […]