Welcome back to Tech Tuesday as we continue our series on accessible gaming. Last week we discussed Accessible Gaming: Playing Video Games with a Disability. Today, we have something exciting to unbox. Usually, I’m not particularly eager to document unboxings, because to be honest no one what’s to see me with scissors or a knife in my […]
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As I mature both in age and in understanding of myself and the world we live in, I’ve become increasingly convinced that it is time for us to change our mindset and language regarding success and failure. I recently read a quote by former IBM president Thomas John Watson Sr. He states, “If you want to
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Welcome to our very first Tech Tuesday post! Today we are talking about accessible gaming, why it’s essential, and my history with playing video games with a disability. Hi, my name is Blake Shelley. I’m the author of “Breaking Chains,” and I am a speaker that happens to have cerebral palsy. One of my core
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What does accessibility mean to you as it relates to technology? As I reflect on this question, I’ve become increasingly convinced that the technological advancements, as well as the companies behind them, are not only redefining accessibility but bringing it into the mainstream. I’d like to take you on a journey through my extensive experience
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Are we fostering healthy self-esteem in children and adolescents today? In the previous post, we talked about the effect inclusive environments have on a child’s academic development. Today, I want to look at the impact that an inclusive classroom has on their social development with their peers and their self-esteem. A study in 1999 by Hughes
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Are we fostering healthy self-esteem in children and adolescents today? Today, I am writing a post about how an inclusive academic environment helps build self-esteem. Now a couple of notes before we begin. This post is meant to be an overview of the topic of academic inclusion. I literally could spend hours talking about inclusion,
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Hi, my name is Blake Shelley, and I am a speaker, blogger, and author of an upcoming book. For the last 26 years, I have lived with Cerebral Palsy, commonly known as CP. CP is a disorder that affects my muscle movements, but in no way impacts my intellect. The reason I am making this
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As you can imagine, when you have a disability, you get several different responses when interacting in any given social situation. To tweak the words of Tom Hanks in Forest Gump, “Talking with people is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you’re gonna get!” Sometimes people hold a normal conversation, others assume the
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Before I continue my two part post, I find it crucial to explain some of the challenges that I have faced over the last 23 years. As you read this, I ask that you not take pity on me or feel bad. For the purpose of writing this is to glorify God and help you better
Born with Challenges Read More »