Front of The Class critique

Hi everyone,

I hope that you had a chance to watch the Hallmark Hall of Fame movie I mentioned earlier. They've always done great work, and Sunday was no exception. Whatever the storyline, the directors and producers stick to what's important- the heart. Watching Front of The Class once again reminded me how blessed I am to have a disability. Now that's not easy to say everyday.. But like Brad says, a disability can be your best teacher. He's right though. The most valuable lessons aren't learned in the classroom, they're learned through living life.

I'll be perfectly honest, I didn't really understand Tourette's syndrome that much. I mean, I knew about the ticks and everything, but didn't quite "understand". The movie accurately depicts realistic questions such as Are the ticks controllable as well as many others. They are openly honest about the common misconceptions of this neurological disease.

In the words of his students as he received an award for Sallie Mae's first year Teacher of the Year,

Tourette's syndrome taught him to...

1. "Keep going"

2. "Not to let it stop you"

3. "Not to let it win". (By that, he means his Tourette's [or any disability ] for that matter)

Tourette's Syndrome Takes Center Stage in New Hallmark Hall of Fame movie

Okay,

So I decided to post a little early this week. For that reason, this post is going to replace Monday's. But it will be worth it, I promise you. Tomorrow CBS will be featuring a new Hallmark Hall of Fame movie entitled Front of the Class. What's so special about this movie, you may ask? For starters, the movie focuses on the little-known disability of Tourette's Syndrome. Inspired by the real-life story of Brad Cohen, a young man who with the support of his family overcomes the odds to become a successful teacher. Follow this drama to see how he uses his personal experiences to help others like him reach their full potential. Patricia Heaton and Trent Williams star in this touching film.

This Hallmark Hall of Fame movie airs tomorrow at 9 p.m. on CBS. In most cases, the 60 minutes has a habit of running late, which alters the television schedule. So be prepared. Either way, I'm going to watch.

For more information, go to:

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/12/02/earlyshow/leisure/celebspot/main4642661.shtml

World Disability Day

Hey Guys,

I'm sorry I always seem to be running behind on my posts lately. Writing for this blog, I have come to realize it's a lot more complicated than most people think it is. I try to keep up with the latest disability news and share it with my readers on a timely basis. Still, I'm not perfect. I've read a lot of blogs that are more comprehensive than mine. But I'm learning something new each and every day. Take for example today's post. I didn't know that December 3 was officially World Disability day. To read more about how many people celebrated the day and what occurred, follow this link to:

http://yesugarden.blogspot.com/2008/12/december-3rd-world-dis%20more%20comprehensive%20election%20ability-day.html%20will%20be

Secret millionaires premiere on Fox

Okay,

So I just finished watching the Secret Millionaires premiere on Fox. It left me speechless. Let me just say it was just what I needed- a touch of inspiration and humility. The premise of the show is taking multi-millionaires and allowing them to live among the average Joe's for a week; during which they are asked to decide how to spend $100,000 of their own money to help those in need.

The program airs on Wednesdays at eight on Fox. Check your local listings for more information. I will be sure to watch.

Inspirational story about overcoming the odds

So,

Here is another inspirational story about a person with learning disabilities overcoming that possible and accomplishing their dreams

http://www.ldonline.org/ldnews/28257

Updates to the website

Hello everyone,

I am just stopping by to catch up on my posts. I'm sad to report that there is nothing new on the disability front lately. However, you may have noticed I have recently added some new websites to the sidebar. These are interesting and informative websites for people looking for more information regarding disabilities. Feel free to take a look.

Thanks for following my blog,

Debbie

New blog Carnival

Everyone,

The new blog Carnival is here. This 50th edition features articles articles centering around the theme of "I am". As you can probably guess, these articles cover a variety of topics, such as coping with a disability as a teenager etc.

As always, the Carnival outdoes itself. Feel free to see for yourself.

http://wheelchairprincess.com/blog/2008/11/27/i-am-hosting-the-50th-disability-blog-carnival/