“We need another and perhaps a wiser and more mystical concept of animals.” (Author unknown) I have been a guide dog handler for 23 years, and I’m still amazed every…
Author: Lolly Lijewski
Knock Knock
No, this is not a bad joke, but what you will hear when candidates come to your door askng you to vote for them. And voting is no joke. The…
A Hiatus From Writing to Tackle A New Challenge
As I sit down to write this month’s column, I’m aware of experiencing conflicted feelings. I began writing this column for Access Press five years ago this coming April. Charlie…
After September 11th - People with Disabilities Find Tough Going
The events of September 11 have changed lives, and people with disabilities are no exception. The challenges they faced before have been amplified by the loss of their homes, their…
What to Expect When You Fly
[Editor’s note: Per the author, most of the changes highlighted in this article are driven by the FAA. However, some changes as noted may be unique to Northwest Airlines or…
Tools in the Advocate’s Toolbox, Pt. 2
Last month, Lolly argued that the movement among local disability activists away from direct action and toward more incremental change and legislative work has taken some important tools out of…