There's always something....

The other day Keith was wondering what he would write about in his blog this week. Fortunately, when you see the world from a different perspective, there's always something.

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Second-Class Citizen Blues

by Keith Hogan

Yesterday, I went to a meeting with the insurance salesman to discuss managed Medicare products. My attorney, who is very well regarded for his disability law knowledge, recommended him to me. Unfortunately, the insurance salesman’s office was located in a historical building that was completely inaccessible to me. I could not even use a ramp or an elevator in the back of the building because there wasn’t one. I realize that this was a building of historic significance, but it was disheartening to find that it maintained the historical disregard for people with disabilities.

Please continue reading at http://civilwrongs.wordpress.com/2009/11/18/second-class-blues/

Where the Presidential Candidates Stand on Advocacy for People with Disabilities

I came across Patricia Bauer's blog which featured an article by a person with disabilities who researched the primary parties presidential candidates' position in healthcare with special attention to disabilities. The author, Paul K. Longmore is a professor of history and director, Institute on Disability, at San Francisco State University.

If you are physically disabled, have serious medical issues, or love someone with a physical disability or serious medical issues, I would encourage you to read this article prior to casting your ballot for President on November 4, 2008.