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Tips for Moving With a Disability by Jillian Day

(Image via Pexels) If you are considering a move, then here is some advice on how to do it. It certainly got me to thinking. Do you, dear reader, have some tips on moving with a disability? Maybe you have

The Healing Horse, Ch. 16, Scene 4: A Revelation Under the Moon

In this brief scene, little Karen’s life continues to change as her ideas about herself and what she can do in life change. Scene 4: A Revelation Under the Moon As Karen walked beside the deserted Christmas Eve road, the

The Healing Horse, Ch. 16, Scene 3: Reflections on Disneyland, Magic, and the Future

In this scene, Karen and Pegasus reflect on the magic that happens when people accept each other as they are, and on Madame Leota’s prophecy of great things to come for Karen. The image of clouds in a night sky

The Healing Horse, Ch. 16, Scene 2: Sunset at the Ranch

In this scene, three important events occur. First, Mama shows her happiness with Karen and with how Karen is now approaching life. Second, Karen again exerts her will by asking to stay with Pegasus. Third, she recognizes that she and

The Healing Horse, Ch. 16: Back to the Ranch, Scene 1: Truck and Horse Trailer

In this scene, Karen and Pegasus reflect briefly on their Disneyland day, and then Karen dozes on the way home. Scene 1: Truck and Horse Trailer When the tram reached the parking lot, Karen got off at the same stop

The Healing Horse, Ch. 15, Scene 14: Walking to the Exit

In this scene, Karen continues speaking up for herself and taking charge of her own life. In Disneyland, this is easy. When she gets back to the real world, she will find it more difficult. In those days, Disneyland security

The Healing Horse, Ch. 15, Scene 13: The Parade

The day is ending. Mama and Rocky had promised to pick up Karen and Pegasus after the four o’clock parade, so the little girl and her horse watch the parade, and then head for the exit. Along the way, they

Disabilities in Politics: Kickstart Your Campaign by Jillian Day

[Editor’s note: Jillian Day created 508Assist.org to help people all across the web make their sites accessible to individuals with disabilities. She was inspired to start 508Assist.org when a close family member, who happens to have a visual impairment, had

The Healing Horse, Ch. 15, Scene 12: The Mark Twain Riverboat

In this scene, Karen and Pegasus take one final ride at Disneyland, and her mentor gives her a little history lesson in disability rights. If you are interested in the text of the letter from Helen Keller that Mark Twain

The Healing Horse, Ch. 15, Scene 11: Tom Sawyer Island

In this scene, Karen and Pegasus take a much-needed break from the excitement of rides and Main Street USA, so they can reflect on what Madame Leota predicted for Karen’s future. Here is a photo of part of the island,

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