“I’m not a fast learner or academically gifted or as talented as other people here at Lee College. But I try very hard. “I failed a math course last semester. I tried. I even got help from a professor, but I still failed. But that … Continue readingAutism ‘isn’t going to stop me’
“At the Opportunity Center, we help adults with disabilities become as independent as possible in their lives and in their communities. “Since we closed in March because of the coronavirus, I’ve been calling parents to check up on our clients as much as possible. The … Continue readingThey’re missing Opportunity Center clients
“I don’t like to talk about it. It happened 15 years and a couple months ago, and it’s still depressing. Sometimes I don’t feel like a real man. But I am. I just have no desire to be with a woman. It’s been almost 10 … Continue reading‘Sometimes I don’t feel like a real man, but I am’
“I was born bilaterally and profoundly deaf, which basically means that I cannot hear at all in either ear. The only reason I’m able to do this (interview) is because of a special hearing aid. If I took it out, I could not hear anything. … Continue readingPerseverance helps student overcome deafness
“She came three weeks early, so we weren’t really prepared. By the time we showed up at the hospital, I was too far along to get an epidural or anything. “When the head delivered, the doctor saw that the cord was wrapped around her neck. … Continue readingSupporting disabled daughter comes with challenges
“I have a girlfriend who lives in Indiana. I’m on Skype with her every night and I send her messages on Facebook all the time. “We met on a dating site for girls or guys who have disabilities. She’s in a wheelchair for the rest … Continue readingHe’s on a mission to join his disabled girlfriend
“I’ve been meaning to ride my bike more, so I just decided to get out of the house and enjoy the outdoors. It’s easier for me than driving. Due to my mental disability, I have a tough time driving. I’ve had autism all my life.” … Continue readingAutism isn’t keeping him from enjoying life
“I started one of the first temp services in Texas for people with disabilities, called Peak Performers. It was a natural area for me because I had worked in rehab most of my career and I grew up with a brother who had a disability. … Continue readingA longtime fighter for rights of disabled people
“In December 2008, I lost some of my eyesight because of a detached retina. Then in January, after I had worked 30 years with a company, they eliminated my position as a janitor. I ended up going on disability and I’ve been on it ever … Continue readingThe Can Man recycles to help support his family