Comments for Gimpy Geek 1.0 http://crazyjester.com/chrisblog Musings of a Geek on Wheels Fri, 12 Mar 2010 20:24:40 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 Comment on “You’re employed? Isn’t that wonderful!?!” by TinaMJohnson66 http://crazyjester.com/chrisblog/2009/09/19/youre-employed-isnt-that-wonderful/#comment-585 TinaMJohnson66 Sun, 20 Sep 2009 00:41:19 +0000 http://crazyjester.com/chrisblog/?p=66#comment-585 Chris and Connie, The DHS lady was probably thinking that most folks with Cerebral Palsy are NOT able to work due to the disease not the person. I would take it as a compliment. She is thankful for you, that the disease has not taken that away from you. NOT that you are not smart enough, just still able to physically do the job. She probably has seen alot of people that have had their physical abilities taken from them. The teacher, same thing kinda, other people who are LESS "disabled" take advantage of the system. We are surprised when people who have a real disablity work hard and don't take advantage. I know people who get paid by the state due to a wrist or knee pain. But still able to do EVERYTHING!!! So take it as a compliment. I know you are the smartest person I have ever met. You are also the one of the most stubborn folks too. You work thru what every falls your way. Your most challenging thing so far and will continue to be is being a FATHER. Love you, TINA Chris and Connie,
The DHS lady was probably thinking that most folks with Cerebral Palsy are NOT able to work due to the disease not the person. I would take it as a compliment. She is thankful for you, that the disease has not taken that away from you. NOT that you are not smart enough, just still able to physically do the job. She probably has seen alot of people that have had their physical abilities taken from them.
The teacher, same thing kinda, other people who are LESS “disabled” take advantage of the system. We are surprised when people who have a real disablity work hard and don’t take advantage. I know people who get paid by the state due to a wrist or knee pain. But still able to do EVERYTHING!!!
So take it as a compliment. I know you are the smartest person I have ever met. You are also the one of the most stubborn folks too. You work thru what every falls your way. Your most challenging thing so far and will continue to be is being a FATHER.

Love you,
TINA

]]> Comment on About Me by steveisms http://crazyjester.com/chrisblog/about-me/#comment-584 steveisms Wed, 10 Jun 2009 03:46:35 +0000 http://crazyjester.com/chrisblog/?page_id=4#comment-584 I wholeheartedly agree that Chris is terrible at keeping in touch with his friends from WIU. Just shameful.... Steve I wholeheartedly agree that Chris is terrible at keeping in touch with his friends from WIU.

Just shameful….

Steve

]]> Comment on The Stigma of Hidden Disabilities by Timmm http://crazyjester.com/chrisblog/2008/02/03/the-stigma-of-hidden-disabilities/#comment-140 Timmm Tue, 05 Feb 2008 04:50:40 +0000 http://crazyjester.com/chrisblog/2008/02/03/the-stigma-of-hidden-disabilities/#comment-140 I thought it was a good article. I don't agree with the title ("Cruelty less likely to those with visible disabilities".) Outside of the fact that someone with a hidden disability can decide when or if he or she tells another about the disability, I think all the issues are something most people with any type of disability have to deal with. I do not think the author directly intended to comment on the topic, but it seemed to me that she implied that "the worst disability to have is..." I reject the whole notion that there is a worst disability. Which disability is worst depends solely on the circumstances. The fact is defining disability is difficult to do outside of a social context--so its definition can depend on the circumstances as well. Maybe there is not a worst disability, but I sometimes think that the worst thing about having any disability is how it impacts relationships. Relationships with self, family, friends, strangers, and society. I thought it was a good article. I don’t agree with the title (”Cruelty less likely to those with visible disabilities”.) Outside of the fact that someone with a hidden disability can decide when or if he or she tells another about the disability, I think all the issues are something most people with any type of disability have to deal with.
I do not think the author directly intended to comment on the topic, but it seemed to me that she implied that “the worst disability to have is…” I reject the whole notion that there is a worst disability. Which disability is worst depends solely on the circumstances. The fact is defining disability is difficult to do outside of a social context–so its definition can depend on the circumstances as well.
Maybe there is not a worst disability, but I sometimes think that the worst thing about having any disability is how it impacts relationships. Relationships with self, family, friends, strangers, and society.

]]> Comment on SitePoint Blogs » Why Accessibility? Because It’s Our Job! by bjroman http://crazyjester.com/chrisblog/2007/11/11/sitepoint-blogs-%c2%bb-why-accessibility-because-it%e2%80%99s-our-job/#comment-139 bjroman Tue, 13 Nov 2007 15:23:34 +0000 http://crazyjester.com/chrisblog/2007/11/11/sitepoint-blogs-%c2%bb-why-accessibility-because-it%e2%80%99s-our-job/#comment-139 Don't hold beck, Chris! ;) I would assume that a business owner's goal would to get as many customers as possible. Preventing certain groups of people from accessing services is just bad business sense. Don’t hold beck, Chris! ;)

I would assume that a business owner’s goal would to get as many customers as possible. Preventing certain groups of people from accessing services is just bad business sense.

]]> Comment on CJ and Connor on New Year’s Eve 2005 by bhatton http://crazyjester.com/chrisblog/2006/02/08/cj-and-connor-on-new-years-eve-2005/#comment-34 bhatton Sat, 12 Aug 2006 15:15:09 +0000 http://crazyjester.com/chrisblog/?p=29#comment-34 Great Pics Chris ! Glad Connor and CJ got the best of our good looks!! Great Pics Chris ! Glad Connor and CJ got the best of our good looks!!

]]> Comment on Geeklabel High Fashion Models! by Connie http://crazyjester.com/chrisblog/2006/07/16/geeklabel-high-fashion-models/#comment-33 Connie Mon, 17 Jul 2006 03:59:01 +0000 http://crazyjester.com/chrisblog/2006/07/16/geeklabel-high-fashion-models/#comment-33 Too cool u 2! Too cool u 2!

]]> Comment on ‘Come On-A My House’ by ChiliBean http://crazyjester.com/chrisblog/2006/02/08/cbc-news-viewpoint-disability-matters/#comment-32 ChiliBean Tue, 28 Feb 2006 00:53:31 +0000 http://crazyjester.com/chrisblog/?p=28#comment-32 So, when shall I expect you with my beer? ;) I completely understand what you mean. We end up in the same situation (hosting) quite often. Thanks for sharing this insight with people with no disabilities. So, when shall I expect you with my beer? ;) I completely understand what you mean. We end up in the same situation (hosting) quite often. Thanks for sharing this insight with people with no disabilities.

]]> Comment on CJ and Connor on New Year’s Eve 2005 by David Ross http://crazyjester.com/chrisblog/2006/02/08/cj-and-connor-on-new-years-eve-2005/#comment-18 David Ross Sun, 12 Feb 2006 22:07:51 +0000 http://crazyjester.com/chrisblog/?p=29#comment-18 Nice sight Chris! Nice sight Chris!

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