Author Archives: Cherlaine Ordona

Cherlaine Ordona

I am currently a senior at Seattle University hoping to raise awareness through the blogosphere and several social media platforms.

Book Review

“The Diving Bell and the Butterfly”

By Cherlaine Ordona | Published: April 29, 2012
Book Cover for the Diving Bell and the Butterfly

Jean-Dominique Bauby was the editor of the French fashion magazine Elle.  The Diving Bell and the Butterfly is a memoir of Bauby’s experience after he experienced a sudden and severe stroke and awoke weeks later only to find himself in …

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Book Review

“What Have We Done”

By Cherlaine Ordona | Published: April 26, 2012
What Have We Done Book Cover

Fred Pelka’s new book, What Have We Done: An Oral History of the Disability Rights Movement, presents and gives a voice to activists of the disability rights movement from the 1950s to the 1990s.  50 to 60 years …

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Galaxy Report

Accessibility still a problem when it comes to social media

By Cherlaine Ordona | Published: April 15, 2012
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Media Access Australia has released its second review on the accessibility of social media.  The findings suggest that “people with disabilities still face significant challenges in gaining access to social media tools, despite recent innovations to improve access”.

There …

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What I learned this week

Facebook round up

By Cherlaine Ordona | Published: March 9, 2012
  1. According to a Disability Scoop article, comedian and actor, Ricky Gervais, is under fire for his new tv show, “Derek”.  Some people have alleged that the portrayal of themain character is a “mockery of people with intellectual disabilities”.  Gervais

    2. …

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What I learned last week

Facebook Roundup

By Cherlaine Ordona | Published: March 5, 2012
A photograph of a hand holding a Headmouse

1.   Mashable has put together a list of 6 new tech-savvy gadgets that are helping people with disabilities.

The products are being featured at the 27th Annual International Tech and Persons With Disabilities Conference in San Diego, California.  …

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Facebook Roundup

By Cherlaine Ordona | Published: February 27, 2012
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1.   In La Paz, Bolivia a group of people with disabilities protesting for better welfare support were met by riot officers.

According to The Guardian, “a caravan of about 50 adults and children ended a 1,000 mile, 100 …

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Facebook Roundup

By Cherlaine Ordona | Published: January 29, 2012
Art of a neon sign saying Seattle Deaf Film Festival

Hello all! This week on Facebook Roundup are some links to some interesting pieces that discuss the intersection of disability in advertising, postsecondary education, and current research.  There will also be a Deaf Film Festival in Seattle March 30-April 1—the first …

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Facebook Roundup

By Cherlaine Ordona | Published: December 12, 2011
Building with a sign saying school on it

More Facebook links for your viewing pleasure!

1. 27-year-old Zach Anner has cerebral palsy, but doesn’t let it interfere with his adventurous streak.  Anner has a new travel show on Oprah Winfrey’s cable network, “Rollin’ With Zach”.  Oprah Winfrey …

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Galaxy Report

FCC to address access to internet for low-income families

By Cherlaine Ordona | Published: December 2, 2011
A blue graphic with the letters http://www signifying the internet

The FCC and several internet service providers are looking to provide low-income families internet access.

According to an E-Commerce Times article by Erika Morphy, the plan would allow families to pay only $10 a month for internet service and would …

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