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LeftyByDefault.com – Laura Overstreet. Surviving, Thriving, and Being Real with Disability. As Seen In…. Metamorphosis of a Dream ». On May 9, 2015 in Uncategorized. I love music, I always have. I vividly remember sitting in the back seat of my mother’s car, running errands when I was very young, singing along to the soft rock hits of the 1970s and ‘80s. At four years old, I was a rock star. In this respect, I might say not much has […]. The Medical Model in 2013 ». On Feb 3, 2013 in Uncategorized. My gr...
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Twenty/20 : LeftyByDefault.com – Laura Overstreet
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LeftyByDefault.com – Laura Overstreet. Surviving, Thriving, and Being Real with Disability. As Seen In…. On Sep 30, 2010 in Uncategorized. Before my number and letter tricks, though, came a couple of significant dates that have followed me for 20 years now. Today, September 30, 2010, marks the 20. By pure coincidence, eighteen and nineteen were significant on October 22 instead of September 30. On October 22, 2008, the 18. Anniversary of my Shepherd admission, I spoke to a college class for the umteenth ...
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Regurgitation : LeftyByDefault.com – Laura Overstreet
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LeftyByDefault.com – Laura Overstreet. Surviving, Thriving, and Being Real with Disability. As Seen In…. On Apr 18, 2011 in Uncategorized. The video is embedded below, but if you cannot view it, please view it on YouTube here. Because the video is silent, other than the music that accompanies it, I have included a textual description below the embedded video. In the video, I am flipping pages of a pad of paper with the following words written on them:. 8220;Regurgitation” by Laura Overstreet. Apr 18, 2011.
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Comments Policy : LeftyByDefault.com – Laura Overstreet
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LeftyByDefault.com – Laura Overstreet. Surviving, Thriving, and Being Real with Disability. As Seen In…. Thanks for taking some time to click over to the comments policy page! What more appropriate and inclusive words can I use instead, you ask? I am always, well – almost always, up for discussion about disability language and identity – so send me a message, hit me up on twitter or facebook! It’s good to keep the conversation going! Reflections of a 30-something woman. 24 years into life with disability.
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LeftyByDefault.com – Laura Overstreet. Surviving, Thriving, and Being Real with Disability. As Seen In…. Metamorphosis of a Dream ». On May 9, 2015 in Uncategorized. I love music, I always have. I vividly remember sitting in the back seat of my mother’s car, running errands when I was very young, singing along to the soft rock hits of the 1970s and ‘80s. At four years old, I was a rock star. In this respect, I might say not much has […]. The Medical Model in 2013 ». On Feb 3, 2013 in Uncategorized. My gr...
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And the dance continues : LeftyByDefault.com – Laura Overstreet
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LeftyByDefault.com – Laura Overstreet. Surviving, Thriving, and Being Real with Disability. As Seen In…. And the dance continues. On Apr 1, 2011 in Uncategorized. The episode picked up from the end of last week’s cliffhanger where two of the characters (both surgeons and regular cast members) were in a car crash. One of them turned out okay, but the other was not wearing her seatbelt and was thrown through the windshield of the car landing on the hood. Did I mention she was pregnant? Your words, as well ...
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Happy New Year! : LeftyByDefault.com – Laura Overstreet
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LeftyByDefault.com – Laura Overstreet. Surviving, Thriving, and Being Real with Disability. As Seen In…. On Jan 11, 2012 in Uncategorized. I have not posted in several months, but fear not, I am well and busy teaching. I have at least one post I am itching to write, but it will have to wait a bit longer. In the meantime, I encourage you to read two new posts from my dear friend, Alida Brill. The first. About the new year, is so appropriate for all of us. The second. Next Post ». Laquo; Previous Post.
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Speaking and Professional : LeftyByDefault.com – Laura Overstreet
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LeftyByDefault.com – Laura Overstreet. Surviving, Thriving, and Being Real with Disability. As Seen In…. For the past fifteen years I have been speaking about disability awareness topics. Nothing exhilarates me more than engaging an audience – sharing my knowledge, experience, and humor and moving participants to a greater place of consciousness and cultural sensitivity. Disability: The Same But Different. My socialization as a young girl transitioning from able-bodied to disabled. 8220;Laura Overstreet ...
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Fever’s charm : LeftyByDefault.com – Laura Overstreet
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LeftyByDefault.com – Laura Overstreet. Surviving, Thriving, and Being Real with Disability. As Seen In…. On Jul 6, 2010 in Uncategorized. So, why are new docs so annoying for us veteran gimps? Well, let me use Friday’s appointment as an shining example. First the computers were down. Where are we anymore without computers? 8221; Truly, very little is sacred, you get used to it. Was it an accident? Second, I’m taking a short blog hiatus to prepare for the class I’m teaching starting next month. It really ...
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Year’s end, semester’s end : LeftyByDefault.com – Laura Overstreet
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LeftyByDefault.com – Laura Overstreet. Surviving, Thriving, and Being Real with Disability. As Seen In…. Year’s end, semester’s end. On Dec 19, 2010 in Uncategorized. My final analysis is that there were challenging and rewarding moments and students, and many lessons learned. Or maybe the demands of my disabled body take away some of the time I would otherwise spend on those tasks that the able folks take for granted. It is most likely a lovely combination of all three! It just might be one of my favori...
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