In episode 6, you’ll meet Abigail Brown, an artist and first-time author who relies entirely on her augmentative communication app for verbal communication due to Dystonia. We discuss her journey through writing her book, UNSTUCK: Moving from Resentment to Resilience While Living with Dystonia. You’ll be blessed by her insights on noticing God’s blessings in life with a disability. You can find her book on Amazon at this link: https://www.amazon.com/Unstuck-Moving... Abigail’s paintings and greeting cards can be found at this link: https://silent-inspirations.com/ Be sure to follow Abigail on Facebook and Instagram at https://facebook.com/abigailbrownwrites and https://instagram.com/abigailbrownwrites
On this episode, in honor of Physical Disabilities Awareness Month (March), Ms. Wheelchair Arizona 2024, Sharon Malone, talks with me about why she feels safety education is so important for wheelchair users. With the Ms. Wheelchair America 2025 competition just a few months away, she is making plans to spread her message throughout the entire country! If you'd like to support her journey, please donate to her GoFundMe! To contact Sharon for information on her platform and appearances, email her at: sharondefense20000@gmail.com, smalone10@cox.net, or on social media @mswheelchairarizona2024
In this episode, I share my thoughts on turning 40, and my hopes for the next year, especially for finishing the Rolling in Grace book. Also, I share my reflections on the 33rd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and July being Disability Pride Month. Here is a clip of New Wine by Hillsong: https://youtube.com/clip/Ugkxx2-JUWoNI_TmbZJuPto1un7FzhzfkrDd Here is a clip of Make Room originally by Community Music: https://youtube.com/clip/Ugkx_hL9wqq5euqU2yJFvJJfvOkXc6Zxf9Zy
How can I have a podcast with my disability (cerebral palsy) when it includes communication limitations? I'll show you how! And I'll give you some biblical encouragement, along with personal insight for pursuing the dreams that seem impossible to achieve because of your struggles. If you're interested in my ADAPT devotional, you can find it on Amazon, here. It's also available in my Square store! You can support the ministry at brookesbutterflytouch.com! Anything is a blessing!
Some thoughts and personal stories to illustrate why raising awareness of cerebral palsy is important.