Goofing off with Adam On last week’s episode of Speechless, the delicate relationship between caregiver and client was examined.  When a caregiver provides care outside a facility, the professional lines can be tricky.  I can relate my own caregiver relationships to that of JJ and Kenneth. Balancing personal and professional lives for both the caregiver and the client is in itself a challenge. In this episode of Speechless, JJ wanted to go to a movie with friends, but Kenneth

This week brought another rerun of Speechless, episode 8 titled R-A-Y-C-RAY-CATION.  I have not reviewed this episode yet, so I am taking the opportunity to do so! Dating and Time Management were the focus on this episode of Speechless. Dating The challenges of JJ dating were once again highlighted in this episode of Speechless.  The basic logistics of dating are a challenge for wheelchair users such as myself.  My cerebral palsy affects all four limbs and my trunk.  With my

After watching the last dozen episodes of Speechless on ABC, I decided to write about the issues showcased in the weekly episodes.  Speechless does an incredible job highlighting challenges, issues and irritations people with disabilities face.  What is even better, Speechless does so in a very humorous light. Last week’s episode of Speechless was titled H-E-R-HERO.  This episode actually addressed two challenges faced by many individuals with disabilities: wrestling with ins