Caregivers Series: Welcome

A saint.

Angelic.

Too good to be true.

Selfless

Tiresome

Brave

Good Samaritan

These are all words to describe caregivers. At least, this is what people think of when they think of the word "caregiver". They believe these angels walking the Earth are completely selfless people who help when needed.

Just who are these people that are around to help us do the things that most people do for themselves? Just what does having a caregiver mean? Is it okay for you to recognize your own limitations?

Stay tuned for this very special topic.

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Disabled Workers of Walmart

Disabled Workers of the World Unite! https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/whdfs39.pdf https://www.dol.gov/whd/regs/compliance/whdfs39.pdf The episode we're discussing here is the Walmart greeters that are being tossed out of their wheelchairs onto the pavement by the retail giant. IN this episode, we talk about how the greeters have to find other employment in the store and that's not always so easy. Just what are disabled workers to do? We also talk about a law that dates back to the Great Depression where it's legal in this country to pay you less just because you're disabled. Yep. Your employer can pay you sub minimum wage just because you're disabled and it's ALL LEGAL. Why? We need to do something about this. If we're doing the same work, then why aren't we getting paid the same? What is it about a wheelchair or a mental illness that makes you think I have to get less money? We need to sign a petition or something folks. Tune in to fin...

Uh....the Controversial Episode Explained

https://madbadgirl.podomatic.com We did an episode recently about mass shootings and disabled people. I labeled this episode CONTROVERSIAL because inside the podcast, I try to simulate a situation that happens too many times in this country. So there are ample warnings before the simulation occurs. If someone doesn’t want to take part, then they don’t have to and can skip ahead. At this point, using different sound effects, I recreate some sounds that could trigger people. I'm glad I put the warning in and those that want to participate, can and those who don’t, won’t have to. So I hope that this episode will start a discussion and engagement on an issue that affects all Americans but disabled Americans need more than lip service. WE need action and we need it now! People with disabilities are more likely to be the victim of violence rather than the cause of it. This episode was chosen because we are not having the right discussions in this country about mass shootings...

Wow I have a Podcast...

I never thought that I would be hosting my own podcast and here I am. I don’t know where this is going to go but I’m so excited. I want to discuss the important issues of the day that disabled people deal with along with those of us who are chronically ill. Those with mental and physical limitations, it doesn’t matter. Whatever. The Mad Chronically Ill Girl is where we’ll meet up with a cup of coffee and just...chat. Okay? Don’t forget to subscribe on iTunes.

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