Welcome to Episode 7! We talk about smart-phones and smart-televisions. How smart are they?
Also a great discussion about the future of e-ink tablets. Are they dinosaurs? Or is there a market for dedicated e-readers?
And photo-apps we like. Along with the best tech news of the week. Enjoy!
No pinterest this week. Instagram doesn’t appear to have a feed link, but if you use the app, search for Lenkaland to find me And Giovanni is one of my followers
I reflect on CMT Awareness month and how I have more questions than ever about an ever-changing disorder.
I saw the Dolphin Tale movie with Anika and I share thoughts abut our reactions.
Then, the iPhone 4S for the disability community. How well can it correct my many typos? How useful is Siri, really? And can a smart-phone make my life better, easier, healthier, and more connected?
Is that too much to ask?
Enjoy!
Oh, and an awesome poem by Cristal! Mutants of the world, unite
Good times from the Crash-Zone . I had a blast at our family gathering this weekend. Today I feel like the landscape after a storm. Quiet and still and needing lots of repairs
I had this idea last week. I thought about all of the things that surprised me along this journey. I wanted a Hidden Manual: Stuff No One Told Me. About disability and CMT. Stuff like brain-chemistry and fatigue. Managing finances. Grieving. Holding relationships together.
And, on the sunshine-side, empathy and creativity. Strength and appreciation.
So I share. And this episode comes from a real place, where I’m coping with the fallout from my fun weekend. If you wonder what it’s like for those of us with CMT on our crash days, this is the episode. I’ve heard these times called the crash or the payback, aftermath or fall-out. They are the days after activities. What do they feel like?
Ian is starting preschool so I’m optimistic about getting back into the routine. This month is CMT Awareness Month. I talked about how we share our stories in the disability community. How do we educate about our challenges without feeling tragic? How can we raise awareness about all disability issues?
More questions than answers.
And cool stuff for CMT Awareness Month. Melissa and I are both blogging daily. She is at My Life With CMT. Gretchen has a wonderful collection of art by artists hoping to raise awareness of CMT at Art de Cure. I will be guest blogging at The National CMT Resource Center soon. All kind of exciting stuff. And of course the Charcot Marie Tooth Association has plenty of events, too.
Thanks for being patient with me.
And, big news! Giovanni and I are starting a dedicated technology podcast. We were cramming so much into our time, and we kept finding stories that would interest everyone (not only those interested in accessible tech) so we started the Right Click show. Stay tuned!
Welcome to our latest production! We are very happy to bring you a technology-driven podcast that is friendly and informative for everyone. We will continue to bring all the latest news in accessible technology as well as how technology can help the disability community.
In addition, we are embracing a wider audience by sharing technology stories for all tech-users. Giovanni loves to gather information from all over the internet. We’ll cover Apple, Google, Microsoft, and Android developments. We’ll also bring news about tablets, phones, computers, the works We plan a weekly show with special events around big announcements in the industry. Exciting stuff
Hello! I am a writer, teacher, artist, photographer, crafter, and mama. I started this blog to celebrate everyday life. I have two children that are magic. I want to capture these amazing years for them.
I also have a degenerative neuromuscular disorder called Charcot Marie Tooth that causes nerve damage, leading to muscle atrophy, joint problems, and more.
I want to rewrite what it means to live with chronic health challenges. I started the Disability Community Podcast to share ideas about living well with limitations.
I love technology. The Right Click podcast finds the latest and greatest- especially for accessibility.
I am also co-creator of Forest Fairy Crafts. We love whimsical crafting with children.
I teach kindergarten/first grade at the Nevada City School of the Arts (part-time), take many photos, and write indie-stories. Life is an adventure. I adore java-chip frappuccinos, beaches with easy access, and werewolf stories.
And Giovanni is one of my followers 
