“Water Adventures.” August 8, 2022. https://angelamuirvanetten.com/water-adventures/
This post includes scenes from the second book in my dwarfism memoir trilogy, “Pass Me Your Shoes: A Couple with Dwarfism Navigates Life’s Detours with Love and Faith.”
“Finding Hugo: Our Wheelchair Accessible Van.” September 26, 2022. https://angelamuirvanetten.com/finding-hugo-our-wheelchair-accessible-van/
Mickey’s comment: “Angela you look like a pilot of a jet.”
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“Add Teeth Not Candles for Birthday of Air Carrier Access Act.” October 3, 2022. https://angelamuirvanetten.com/air-carrier-access-act/
Lissette’s comment: “I enjoy reading your blog. Through your words I have found many answers to questions I didn’t even know there could possibly be solutions / answers. Keep informing us. We appreciate you sharing your knowledge. God bless you.”
“Lessons From My 40-Year Law Career.” October 10, 2022. https://angelamuirvanetten.com/lessons-from-my-40-year-law-career/
Excerpt: “Many prospective employers can’t imagine a client having confidence in the ability of a 40-inch-tall lawyer. Thankfully, I had enough imagination for both of us.”
“Dwarfism Sensitivity & Awareness.” October 24, 2022. https://angelamuirvanetten.com/dwarfism-sensitivity-awareness/
Mark’s comment: “Good stuff on here.”
“UK Travel: Challenge, Church, and Cuisine.” October 31, 2022. https://angelamuirvanetten.com/uk-travel-challenge-church-and-cuisine/
Excerpt: “We felt the access challenges were worth it to soak in more British culture and cuisine. Did it really matter that we had to leave our [bed and breakfast] bedroom door ajar because we couldn’t reach the door handle?”
“MAKING PUBLIC COMMENTS: Time Wasted or Well Spent?” November 7, 2022. https://angelamuirvanetten.com/making-public-comments-time-wasted-or-well-spent/
This post is based on events discussed in the third book of my dwarfism memoir trilogy, “ALWAYS AN ADVOCATE: Champions of Change for People with Dwarfism and Disabilities.” https://angelamuirvanetten.com/always-an-advocate/.
“Why Are You So Short? Is the Answer in the Genes?” November 21, 2022. https://angelamuirvanetten.com/why-are-you-so-short-is-the-answer-in-the-genes/
Excerpt: “Every day little people are asked to explain why they’re so short. But let’s pivot to a more important question. Is it legal to use genetic information against people whose genes identify a disability?”
“Disabled Caught In Homeless Crisis.” December 19, 2022. https://angelamuirvanetten.com/disabled-caught-in-homeless-crisis/
Excerpt: “People with disabilities make up almost one quarter of the half million plus homeless in America. . . The magnitude of the crisis mandates that we “Give justice to the poor and the orphan; uphold the rights of the oppressed and the destitute.” Psalm 82:3, New Living Translation.
“Defendants Feign Ignorance When Hit With ADA Complaints.” January 30, 2023. https://angelamuirvanetten.com/defendants-feign-ignorance-when-hit-with-ada-complaints/
Excerpt: “31 years after the ADA’s January 26, 1992 effective date, we’re expected to believe defendants don’t know wheelchairs can’t climb steps, people using walkers and canes have trouble opening heavy doors, and little people can’t reach high counters!”
“Dwarfs Don’t Live in Doll Houses: 35-Year Anniversary.” April 10, 2023. https://angelamuirvanetten.com/dwarfs-dont-live-in-doll-houses-35-year-anniversary/
Because human behavior has not changed, the e-book remains relevant for ongoing disability issues and serves as a time capsule for how little people and their families experienced life prior to disability civil rights laws.
“Barrier Removal Beats Awareness.” May 8, 2023. https://angelamuirvanetten.com/barrier-removal-beats-awareness/
Carol’s comment: I’m 4’6.” I once put in a complaint at a supermarket about POS machines attached to the checkout counter above my view. I had asked how people in wheelchairs managed, and the assistant tried to tell me they raised themselves on one hand and did it with the other. “NO they don’t,” I declared.
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