Phone Calls

Okay so my mom and I were making supper together, and talking on our i phones. She was in Calgary and I was in Lethbridge. I had ear buds in and she had me on speakerphone. I was making a delicious spinach lasagna. I talked to my dad as well and We talked about my new tires, that the pressure lights on my car aren't hooked up right, and just to check them regularly. I also mentioned that I need a screwdriver set, for my apartment, it would of helped me out.

We were on the phone for about an hour, and they she tells me that her supper is ready and that she is going to go. We say bye, and she hangs up, or I think she did, until I hear, my dad mention, "It would be a good christmas present, an air pressure checker and filler," I now respond, "yes it would." My mom asks me if she can both check her e-mail and talk at the same time on the iphone. I tell her yes, you can do many things at once. Both my mom and dad are shocked, and we laugh for a bit. My mom then insists that its supper time and says goodbye for the second time. She thought she clicked  off and says, "Well that was funny." I respond in a few seconds, "Yes that was!" and my dad, mom and I laugh  for a while. I then instruct her on how to end a conversation. Once she successfully shuts off, I text her and congratulate her on her accomplishment.

I was talking to my mom a few days later and she tries to hang up at the end of our conversation. I can hear her set the phone and walk away. I say, "I am still here."

It is interesting to hear what people have to say about the conversation, after you get off the phone with a person. Make sure the conversation has ended before you start talking about them. (I now know my wonderful air pressure checker christmas present.)

Something in society has to be done

Ok. So I've got cerebral palsy. It's really no big deal. I have never defined my self with it. Only the abilities that I do have. Having a disability there has been certain modifications that need to be put in place so I can accomplish tasks easier.

I had to take my car in to get dents fixed due of hail damage that occurred during the summer. Yes disabled people can drive!

Insurance was going to cover costs associated to the rental and fixing the car.

At the rental place they were really nice and I get a dodge caravan do drive for the week. First off the van is very high so it makes that hard for myself to get in. Mind you I'm 5 feet so that doesn't help. I couldn't believe the car when I got into it (pictures are below) the controls are so loose an there is no spinner knob on the car( that allows people who use hand controls to safely turn with one hand).

The employee that was showing me the car was saying that if things don't work out they can pick me up from anywhere an apparently drive me anywhere. Disabled people live normal busy lives. I have class and volunteering and I'm going home for thanksgiving. Honestly!

I am saddened that society today in Canada does not integrate basic disabled tools in accurately so we can just be as safe as any individual Renting a car. I should be able to rent a car just as easy as a person that does not have A disability. Is my safety suppose to be put to the side?

Yes, I think that is duct tape holding something together

Just saying. lets label everything!

I just found out that Lethbridge does not have a place where people can get hand controls put in their car. They would have to go down to Calgary. Interesting!