What most people outside of Oregon think when they think of Oregon is lush green evergreen forests filled with bears, cougars, and old recluses living in log cabins. It’s partially true. Oregon geography is a lot more diverse than that. Disabled people who want a taste of the beauty without some the barriers should come to L. L. “Stub” Stewart Park in northwestern Oregon. (more…)

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At the end of December of 2008, the Portland, Oregon area, where I live, experienced unusual amounts of snow. The whole area was buried. As a person with arthritis, back problems, and recovering from a dangerous leg wound, I wasn’t able to get around very well. (more…)

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Since publishing my original review of the Wal-Mart in Wood Village, Oregon, I have a little more to say. My review was mostly positive, and I still hold that view. However, I’ve noticed a flaw that is becoming more important to me as my mobility wanes. (more…)

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Eastside Athletic Club in Clackamas, Oregon is a medium-sized athletic club. It has a weight room, cardio room with standard machines, rooms for classes, a pool, a co-ed hot tub, and dry saunas in the locker rooms. (more…)

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This is a letter I wrote to Greyhound protesting an exorbitant guest fee when you purchase a ticket online for a customer. (more…)

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I hate things that start out with, “In a perfect world…” Yet, it seems to me the best way to start this… (more…)

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The Utah-based Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) has put up a new disability resources guide for its members. The guide is available at Disability Resources. (more…)

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Well, it’s not well, really. It’s sick.

I suppose it’s human nature for people to do a little staring at people who look different than the usual. Whether you’re sitting in a wheelchair or have some visible evidence of your disability, there will always be people who stare. At one time I thought people had figured out how rude and unkind it is, but it still happens. (more…)

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A lot of progress has been made for people with disabilities who use various tools and instruments to live their lives more included. I’m aware that there is plenty yet to be done. Yet, someone like me who doesn’t use any highly visible supports, can often be frustrated at the options available for being accommodated. (more…)

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The Oregon Zoo is in Portland, Oregon in the hills over downtown in beautiful Washington Park. Washington Park is 130 acres of beautiful trees, valleys, streams, gardens, arboretums, and paths located withing walking distance of skyscrapers and the apartments. Due to the zoo’s location, the terrain inside the zoo is hilly. (more…)

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