http://activegreymatter.org Create Options, not Obstacles Sun, 23 Nov 2008 03:40:30 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Coping and problem-solving skills asset to managing SMEs VIA Daryl-Lynn Carlson, Financial Post- Canada Brett Gundlock/National PostSunny Gervan, of Design Revolution, has learned to manage her disability and forge a successful professional career. More avenues are opening up for people with health ... http://activegreymatter.org/2008/11/22/self-employment-ideal-for-pwd/ As the recession speeds along, some disturbing news out of Texas and Massachusetts where employment programs for people with disabilities are being forced to close due to budget cutbacks and shortfalls: Massachusetts budget cuts force closing: Neil Barry wrote a letter to Governor Deval Patrick, urging him to restore $683,000 in state ... http://activegreymatter.org/2008/11/18/supported-employment-services-face-cuts/ Beth Kanter recently posted about the launch of Asociatia Ihtis, a Romanian Center for Independent Living which is launching a worldwide fundraising drive. They're hoping to raise 1 Euro from 350,000 people to open Romania's first Center for Independent Living. The site is in Romanian, but I set up a translated ... http://activegreymatter.org/2008/11/18/asociatia-ihtis-romanian-center-for-independent-living-launches/ There is a new kid on the block. Me. I’m Randy. Yesterday I began the third grand epic adventure of my life. My first grand epic adventure lasted for 21 years. From June, 1984 to June, 2005 I had the great fortune to be self employed as a wallpaper hanger ... http://activegreymatter.org/2008/11/17/introduction/ It's been a busy fall for us here at Active Gray Matter, and while that has limited our posts a bit, we are ramping up for an exciting December. We'll be featuring a 31 day self-paced course for exploring self-employment outcomes throughout the month, and I hope you'll join in ... http://activegreymatter.org/2008/11/17/changes-afoot/ Via Whose Planet Is It Anyway comes news of pending Autism legislation and an email campaign launched by Andrea Shettle for people with disabilities to engage with President Elect Obama on what our vision of change looks like: On November 4, 2008, millions of people with disabilities across the United States ... http://activegreymatter.org/2008/11/12/change-for-people-with-disabilities-time-to-email-obama/ Half a Dozen Things Fine Artists & Crafters Can Do To Help Themselves Survive the Economic Slump Because fine art and craft have long been considered a luxury for an audience with a disposable income, visual artists, like many self-employed creatives are susceptible to icky, economic downturns.  Right now everyone is ... http://activegreymatter.org/2008/11/07/see-see-with-bigger-eyes/ Via Indepent Street, Wall Street Journal Posted by Raymund Flandez Consumers have long saved money by clipping coupons. Small businesses apparently are now doing the same. Ron Weidemann, a partner at market-research firm Answers Research Inc. of Solana Beach, Calif., says he has been using online sites like CouponChief.com to save money for ... http://activegreymatter.org/2008/11/02/how-can-you-save-10000/ A free computer program that helps people who get benefits find ways to increase your income through work incentives. A program where people on Medicare or Food Stamps can get a reduction in your monthly phone bill. A program that can help you reduce your student loans if you work for a ... http://activegreymatter.org/2008/10/25/a-few-resources/ Disability Blog Carnival #48: Capacities and Capabilities "I can be changed by what happens to me, but I refuse to be reduced by it." -: Maya Angelou I have been "disabled" now for 10 years. Most people who know me think of me as "strong", "brave", "persevering". People admire me for this; ... http://activegreymatter.org/2008/10/23/learning-to-be-disabled/