But She’s Not Blind
SCENARIO… Susan’s husband drops her off at the supermarket so she can do her weekly shopping. “I will come back for you in about an hour or so,” her husband says, smiling to himself about Susan’s determination to be independent, despite her *Epilepsy. She gets a cart, attaching her dog’s leash to the handle.  Happily going about her routine of shopping, she hears a commotion at the Customer Service desk. “She has no right being in this store with that dog,” the angry woman says to the manager, pointing directly at Susan. “It is unsanitary and ridiculous that anyone bring a pet into the store.  I demand you tell her she

We All Want To Feel Self-Sufficient
Written by Carol Jaquith Produced by Trish Robichaud SCENARIO… Mary has *degenerative disk disease and stenosis in her spine.  When shopping at large department or grocery stores, she relies on a cart to lean on.  If she has to cover any distance or spend any length of time in the store, she often uses the electric carts supplied by most large supermarkets. She goes in to do her weekly food shopping in her new town and finds the carts at one of the entrances.  She has already walked the distance from the other entrance, to find the carts, so when she discovers there is no key in the cart, she is frustrated.

Who Has the Problem?
Written by Carol Jaquith Produced by Trish Robichaud SCENARIO… Adopted at the age of 3 from an orphanage in China, Daniel has adjusted well to his new family and his new country.  No small feat as Daniel was born with a missing limb* - his right arm. His new family is amazed at how well Daniel can do things.  He dresses himself, puts on his own shoes and socks and ties his own shoes.  The use of his left arm accomplishes most tasks well.  When he needs two hands, he has learned to use his foot.  He runs and plays and enjoys the jungle gym like any other five-year-old.  When other children ask him about h

Fighting the Complexity of an Invisible Disability
Written by Carol Jaquith Produced by Trish Robichaud SCENARIO Because of the downturn in the economy and downsizing, employees in the company Sam works for are expected to do more work than previously assigned.  As a loyal employee for ten years, Sam is trying his best to comply.  Some of the new responsibilities are exhausting to Sam, as he lives with Lupus*. After talking about his latest relapse with his doctor, the doctor writes a note stating that Sam needs reasonable accommodations of a cutback in his workload, to reduce his stress levels. When Sam takes the note to his employer, Mr. Smith sharply sta