tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616354486898192127.post8351185454345363188..comments2023-06-21T05:40:09.028-06:00Comments on I Will Skate!: Sports, Ice Skating Skiing Sled Hockey.... Anything... Just SOMETHING!Oatie - IWillSkate on Icehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01239644838455889910noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616354486898192127.post-11619895718712764052012-02-07T21:28:52.707-07:002012-02-07T21:28:52.707-07:00Dear Marcy,
In the UK we have the citizens advice...Dear Marcy,<br /><br />In the UK we have the citizens advice bureau... and you could pop in it would usually be a small hut... but they would give you the low down....<br /><br />I will definately find out... I think what I'm going to do is task a few of my friends with different bits of research, there has to be something. We're lucky our rec centre is "fairly" friendly towards people with disabilities... but after he's school age, it will be a fight everywhere you go.<br /><br />British Columbia and Ontario has a better policy than Alberta... Alberta seems to be lacking.<br /><br />The other challenge is, even if you manage to coerce say skate canada to let say someone like Oatie Skate, you'd then have to dish out for the equipment.<br /><br />There is $500 grant from the Cerebral Palsy association a year for equipment, and that's it regionally.<br /><br />Equipment seems to be more of the barrier and that's such a shame.<br /><br />Your post did make us smile:) I love the photos of everyone skating it's brilliant!Oatie - IWillSkate on Icehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01239644838455889910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616354486898192127.post-14036789935408299992012-02-07T21:21:39.008-07:002012-02-07T21:21:39.008-07:00Today Marcy, I thought he was going to get a speed...Today Marcy, I thought he was going to get a speeding ticket on the ice... he decided that he'd be the bullet of Mario Kart and he went at speed... top speed... and the instructor called out "are you going that fast?" I Shouted back... No... it's all HIM! ARRRGHGHGH and to that, Oatie Roared with Laughter taking his mum for a ride!Oatie - IWillSkate on Icehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01239644838455889910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616354486898192127.post-85869653382175968142012-02-07T21:20:06.528-07:002012-02-07T21:20:06.528-07:00Dear Lizbeth,
Aww that's so sweet of you, our...Dear Lizbeth,<br /><br />Aww that's so sweet of you, our kids do shine, it's a bit of an uphill battle at times, this is the first week that I think Oatie has won over his group... yep 2 weeks left. only took them 4 weeks to get there :)Oatie - IWillSkate on Icehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01239644838455889910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616354486898192127.post-76476751045108626952012-02-07T21:16:01.440-07:002012-02-07T21:16:01.440-07:00Normal is overrated... I have to say my life was b...Normal is overrated... I have to say my life was boring before.<br /><br />Well I couldn't agree more, our kids are normal, it's the ones who don't see them as normal are abnormal!<br /><br />Love<br /><br />Mel<br />xxxOatie - IWillSkate on Icehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01239644838455889910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616354486898192127.post-43582165537023706522012-02-07T21:13:56.086-07:002012-02-07T21:13:56.086-07:00I loved Ghandi, I think I watched every Ghandi mov...I loved Ghandi, I think I watched every Ghandi movie out... I had a few books, my dad was a huge Ghandi admirer too and I recall asking my grandad if he WAS GHANDI! Well I was 4 or so and he did look like him! <br /><br />Well I have a few mums who are willing to "run for Fun" It's an idea for the run's name...raise money for any person who needs unique equipment... I'm going to need to do some research and see what's involved to get it off the ground... if we can.Oatie - IWillSkate on Icehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01239644838455889910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616354486898192127.post-14454516523695976762012-02-06T14:27:54.627-07:002012-02-06T14:27:54.627-07:00PS - I LOVE the photos of Oatie on the ice! Thanks...PS - I LOVE the photos of Oatie on the ice! Thanks for sharing them and how beneficial skating is for him. Freedom! Yes!Marcy Marchellohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10732283765308771302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616354486898192127.post-56498865034626595172012-02-06T14:26:07.778-07:002012-02-06T14:26:07.778-07:00Hey Mel! Now I'm wondering, does Canada have s...Hey Mel! Now I'm wondering, does Canada have some version of our Americans With Disabilites Act? Any civil rights law to ensure inclusion of all Canadians with disabilities in public places and programs? Our ADA is partially why Massachusetts has grounds to be so pro-active with regard to accessible recreation. Its always a "work in progress" but I am astounded that there is so little offered where you are. Sounds like people need more education and to know that access for all is just part of the scene in other places. Feel free to use my blog as an example of what is out there - and check out my latest post - I hope it brings a smile to you and Oatie! :)Marcy Marchellohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10732283765308771302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616354486898192127.post-72870552102805394042012-02-06T09:47:12.690-07:002012-02-06T09:47:12.690-07:00You and Oatie give me pause. And faith. In mysel...You and Oatie give me pause. And faith. In myself and others. That our kids can shine and be who they are meant to be without barriers. <br /><br />Sorry for being MIA for so long--I've been wiped out. <br /><br />xxooLizbethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03449627964374811836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616354486898192127.post-83708411104594796372012-02-05T18:30:24.218-07:002012-02-05T18:30:24.218-07:00Well, Mel...as my friend, Dr House says, "Nor...Well, Mel...as my friend, Dr House says, "Normal is over-rated." Our disabled kids are the new normal, the indifferent are the old normal. They can have their comfortable lives, I am happy with mine and wouldn't trade. By the way, whatever, my wife says above, I agree...that's the way normal is, no?Phil Dzialohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04150881545903849250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616354486898192127.post-85109448920102596822012-02-04T07:48:01.123-07:002012-02-04T07:48:01.123-07:00Hi Mel - You have to know that I find your passion...Hi Mel - You have to know that I find your passion, your outrage heartwarming. I know that these situations touch the very core of your being. As Gandhi so wisely counsels, "Be the change you wish in this life." Apart from being an incredible advocate for your dear boy and an overall wonderful mother perhaps you might find a niche in the disability community advocating for others who cannot advocate for themselves! I love the pictures and the joy!! Thanks for sharing. . . <br />Love, SharonSharon Dzialohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17072306267378560456noreply@blogger.com