I am starting this blog as a part of my Day One project. For those of you who read this blog that aren't affiliated with MSU, Day One is a learning community that focuses on community service. My community partner is the Student Support Services in Montgomery Hall. The goal of this blog is to give you an idea of what it is like being a freshman in college with a disability. To show other kids with a disability that it can be done.
I have Cerebral Palsy, which affects my muscles and makes them extremely tight. I drive an electric wheelchair since I can't walk at all. Also, I have visual problems which include no depth perception and the ability to track.
For the first couple of weeks I learned my way on campus, got use to college classes, and got use to people taking care of me, who weren't my parent which was the hardest part. It took about 3 weeks to get my wheels under me. Sorry this first posting was so long the first one is usually the longest. You guys feel free to ask me questions. If it feels awkard to ask I bet someone else has the same question.
Wheelchair Kid
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Hey Zach! Who's helping you get up and ready for class in the mornings and then settle in at night?
ReplyDeleteYour friend,
Jodie
Hi Zach,
ReplyDeleteDid you track your schedule to know the best places to cross at the sidewalks? (with no depth perception, how do you know if it is safe to cross at the curbs?)
I want you to find out where the tradition of ringing that **** cowbell came from!
ReplyDeleteYour Dad's UA grad friend,
Peg
Hey Zach! We miss you!
ReplyDeleteHEY ZACH,I HOPE YOU KNOW HOW PROUD OF YOU I AM..KEEP ON ROLLIN....LISA
ReplyDeleteHey Peggy D, I believe the story goes that during the first Egg Bowl a cow interepted the game by coming onto the field and MSU won the game. So we been ringing every since.
ReplyDeleteHey Zach! I am so glad that your are settling into collge life. I hope you are enjoying every minute of it!!!
ReplyDeleteMs. Wiley
I have been a nervous wreck about you going off. I am so glad to hear things are going good! That is exciting. How is the beer mixing with the baclifin (sp)? Have a blast-those times pass quicker than you think. I will keep checking your blog- Take Care treva
ReplyDeleteI have a question. How was it adjusting to a university setting as opposed to a high school setting? What type of obstacles did you encounter? What type of adjustments had to be made?
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