by Allison Boot | Dec 17, 2018 | Uncategorized
Dear Cerebral Palsy, I read recently that thankfulness takes the sting out of adversity. In that spirit, I decided to write you a thank you letter. You are my friend. You are my enemy. You have been my constant companion from the moment that I took my first breath....
by Allison Boot | Jun 26, 2018 | Uncategorized
It’s been 20 years since I first rolled onto a stage with butterfly wings on the back of my wheelchair and tried my best to dance like no one was watching, but I still remember just how exhilarated I felt. Adaptive recreation is a a great way to encourage the...
by Allison Boot | Jun 26, 2018 | Uncategorized
People with disabilities born in the U.S. a few years prior to or after 1990, such as myself, have had the great fortune of growing up in a world where the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) exists to protect our rights and are known by older advocates as the ADA...
by Allison Boot | Jun 26, 2018 | Uncategorized
In a world full of “smartphones” and “smart watches,” it’s no surprise that “smart onesies” exist. While “smart onesies” cannot track how far babies crawl or alert them to needing diaper changes, the onesies are able to help babies develop motor and cognitive skills....
by Allison Boot | Feb 22, 2018 | Uncategorized
Is there a question that you’ve always wanted to ask me,but are constantly forgetting to post on my discussion page? Now is your chance. I am being featured as “The Author Spotlight” of Disability Empowerment Coach Latrea Wyche’s Empowerment...