Helping people

My shoulder is throbbing and aching, my body is twitching, but the following is important to me.

I'm too tired and hurting too much to be eloquent and concise, so I hope this makes sense. (I want to write more about dealing with disability instead of taking time to edit this later)

I don't know where I'd be or how bad things would get if I didn't have tons of help and support from family, friends and even strangers. Tiny acts of kindness (that I used to overlook) now seem incredibly significant and even life-changing to me. I don't get out of the apartment much anymore, but I know that many people are even more isolated. I sincerely want to help and connect those people, and hopefully pay it forward, offering some kind of tip, tool, or encouragement that makes life better for someone else.

A lot of my knowledge comes from what I've read.

This "project" is work-in-progress, ever-changing, evolving... and massive — not something to be accomplished alone. If you'd like to help, please do; let me know — you don't have to help directly — maybe you have your own disability blog or know of one, can refer someone or link something beneficial. The Internet offers amazing accessibility but is also filled with scams and misinformation that create fear, uncertainty and stereotypes. The web is part of our legacy, and good people shouldn't stay silent and idle.

Closing comments: some stuff I use to share and stay (somewhat) sane.

Some of my iOS favorites: Noteshelf, ThinkBook, iA Writer, Evernote, SketchBook Pro, Infinite SketchPad and Wunderlist. It'll probably take awhile, but when I'm able, I'll setup a page to list my favorite iOS & Mac apps (with reviews/notes) — particularly apps that I think can help disabled people. I'll try to link tutorials as well.

I use Tumblr and Clibe, Instagram and now, MUJI Notebook. I like Hipstamatic as well, and iPhone photography with the olloclip (available online or at Best Buy). Let me know if you want an invite to my Clibe notebook.