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Working from Home Has Been My New Normal
In the last few months many people have had to transition from working in an office to working from home because of the pandemic. Folks have had to make major adjustments to home and work life. They Have had to share space with family, increase WIFI bandwidth, find ways to stay active and deal with … Continue reading Working from Home Has Been My New Normal
I’m Now Feeling Safe to Get Hair Styled After Georgia’s Reopening
On Monday, May 18th, while dawning a facemask and gloves, I safely and cautiously return to the hair salon. It had been since mid-February and like most people in America my hair was long overdue for some professional TLC. During all this time I have been sheltering in place and only going out for essential … Continue reading I’m Now Feeling Safe to Get Hair Styled After Georgia’s Reopening
GAAD and My Daily Access to the Internet
Today is Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD). According to their website, every person that accesses the Internet deserves a first-rate digital experience. Someone with a disability must be able to experience web-based services, content and other digital products with the same successful outcome as those without disabilities. This awareness and commitment to inclusion is the … Continue reading GAAD and My Daily Access to the Internet
Voting with the New Paper Ballot Machine Inaccessible
Editor’s Note: the picture used for this post is from a voting machine demo not an actual election. This year the process to vote changed in Georgia. For years I have voted independently by physically going into my local precinct and casting my ballot. I accomplished this by using the accessible voting machine. While sitting … Continue reading Voting with the New Paper Ballot Machine Inaccessible
How Do You Grieve During a Pandemic
This blog post is one I never thought I would write but feel compelled to share. I have recently dealt with two deaths. One a friend and one a relative. One I was close to and one I barely knew. One lived near me while the other lived in another state. One was disabled while … Continue reading How Do You Grieve During a Pandemic
Celebrating National Fitness Day by Exercising at Home
Today is National Fitness Day and the goal is to inspire others through the power of fitness. Fitness is more than just staying in shape, losing weight or completing exercise goals it is about being good to yourself and celebrating what your body can do. It is about finding joy and confidence as you support … Continue reading Celebrating National Fitness Day by Exercising at Home
Annoyance Leads to Advocacy in Accessing Mobile Banking Apps
in January I decided to start depositing my checks from my freelance work through mobile banking. Up to this point I was going into my local branch and making those deposits bimonthly. But it was time for change, to stretch myself and learn something new. In the past I did very little financial transactions on … Continue reading Annoyance Leads to Advocacy in Accessing Mobile Banking Apps
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