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http://copingwithpony.weebly.com/
Allow me to start by saying just how proud I am of our team. Everyone did an exceptional job spreading our message in, around, and beyond the walls of the Baltimore Convention Center. Please give a big round of applause to everyone who played a part in Coping with Disabilities: Being 120% Cooler!
What I'm most proud of is how two members of our team will soon have an opportunity to do a presentation entirely focused on what they achieved at BronyCon 2015! These two have a very bright future ahead of them after having made such incredible progress in self-advocating for themselves. They are now en route to being the next wave of job seekers upon entering and completing college.
There were some technical difficulties during the presentation, but they did not hinder what we aimed to achieve. We may not have been able to do the Q&A we wanted, but we did have a delightful turnout for the after panel discussion behind The Hall of the Moon.
Some points of note are how, if we do this again, we will definitely need to focus on having more handouts. The handouts were such a success that everyone ran out of them within a very short period of time. We want people to experience the maximum benefit of our work so we definitely need to make an extra effort for tangible materials.
We also need to look into having someone on the team who knows American Sign Language (ASL). It was pointed out how that was one thing we were missing. If we do this again, I would like to make an effort to find someone skilled in sign language to be an active part of the effort.
Should we do this again? If so, what do you think we could do to go beyond being 120% cooler?
nishiOFFICIAL WEB-SITE:
http://copingwithpony.weebly.com/
Allow me to start by saying just how proud I am of our team. Everyone did an exceptional job spreading our message in, around, and beyond the walls of the Baltimore Convention Center. Please give a big round of applause to everyone who played a part in Coping with Disabilities: Being 120% Cooler!
What I'm most proud of is how two members of our team will soon have an opportunity to do a presentation entirely focused on what they achieved at BronyCon 2015! These two have a very bright future ahead of them after having made such incredible progress in self-advocating for themselves. They are now en route to being the next wave of job seekers upon entering and completing college.
There were some technical difficulties during the presentation, but they did not hinder what we aimed to achieve. We may not have been able to do the Q&A we wanted, but we did have a delightful turnout for the after panel discussion behind The Hall of the Moon.
Some points of note are how, if we do this again, we will definitely need to focus on having more handouts. The handouts were such a success that everyone ran out of them within a very short period of time. We want people to experience the maximum benefit of our work so we definitely need to make an extra effort for tangible materials.
We also need to look into having someone on the team who knows American Sign Language (ASL). It was pointed out how that was one thing we were missing. If we do this again, I would like to make an effort to find someone skilled in sign language to be an active part of the effort.
Should we do this again? If so, what do you think we could do to go beyond being 120% cooler?
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Oh, you are going to do this again? That's great! If you do, I'll post notifications for funding on my videos earlier.
The Sign Language would definitely be a nice addition for the next Panel. I'd suggest something called the Blind Experience, where you cover someone's eyes and they have to identify the room they're next to based on sound. If they guess correctly, they win a prize. Just an odd suggestion though.
The Sign Language would definitely be a nice addition for the next Panel. I'd suggest something called the Blind Experience, where you cover someone's eyes and they have to identify the room they're next to based on sound. If they guess correctly, they win a prize. Just an odd suggestion though.
That is actually an exceptional idea! I will add that to my notes. Thanks, Leon! It could be something like Coping with Disabilities: The Experience.
It's too expensive to do this sort of effort. So, for now, I'm NOT looking to do it. However, if we get a notable response and enough ideas, like yours, I'll definitely start working on building the team and the concept.
I truly LOVE your idea. I wanted something to go above this one. Creating a virtual experience would really make a difference!
It's too expensive to do this sort of effort. So, for now, I'm NOT looking to do it. However, if we get a notable response and enough ideas, like yours, I'll definitely start working on building the team and the concept.
I truly LOVE your idea. I wanted something to go above this one. Creating a virtual experience would really make a difference!
Money is so evil that I don't know where to start in sharing how truly evil it is.
Leon gave a spectacular idea for another panel. So, I'm believing something like his idea would be great. As I do have a number of individuals on the team, or who support, the effort on the spectrum, I know we can come up with a way to simulate the experience. Let others know what it is like to be in someone's shoes.
Leon gave a spectacular idea for another panel. So, I'm believing something like his idea would be great. As I do have a number of individuals on the team, or who support, the effort on the spectrum, I know we can come up with a way to simulate the experience. Let others know what it is like to be in someone's shoes.
Ooh very professional-looking!
I am a bit surprised you used your fursona (ponysona?)'s name on the official stuff when your real name is already associated with the panel's content, but I guess it makes sense.
Anyway, glad to hear that your panel was a success. Was the rest of the Con equally enjoyable?
I am a bit surprised you used your fursona (ponysona?)'s name on the official stuff when your real name is already associated with the panel's content, but I guess it makes sense.
Anyway, glad to hear that your panel was a success. Was the rest of the Con equally enjoyable?
Oh, yes. I had my sister, son, wife, and my sister's wife there with me. I also got to meet a lot of people whom I've waited a long time to meet outside of the internet, too. :)
I actually expected my real name to be on the badge. They put it on there before right below your convention name. In previous years, I was Yosh. This year, I went Yosh E. O'Ducky, because we are getting a lot more notice for the cause and I want anyone who wants to dig dirt up on me to dig it up now so we can get it out of the way now. :)
I actually expected my real name to be on the badge. They put it on there before right below your convention name. In previous years, I was Yosh. This year, I went Yosh E. O'Ducky, because we are getting a lot more notice for the cause and I want anyone who wants to dig dirt up on me to dig it up now so we can get it out of the way now. :)
It's cool seein' your badges all together! :3 I'm glad ya had a good time there and got lots'a stuff done - presentations and things never go perfectly - so it's about makin' things work as best you can. :3
Handouts are a fun and exciting part! I know everyone gets a little giddy thinking they might get something neat from the panel - but the message and discussion I think is all the biggest and important part of it. (: At least the giveouts ya had reflected that though - just a matter of if people's excitement to get things still last and they wanna read through the books and stuff. (:
You're right! It's kinda hard to remember every disability and thing that people will need - I think it's great you tried to cover as much as possible - at least maybe with flash drives - and with the text on the screen (at least during the tet presentation rather than video) you had some stuff showing. (: But you're right, if someone there was deaf they'd need someone there. But it's good to make sure it's all doable too! (: I dunno if you'd have to hire someone for that - or if the panel and convention would be able to accommodate and bring someone. I know a student in one'a my classes had someone signing for them too - but I guess they didn't have one there - it's definitely good to keep in mind! At the least I know it's no one you intentionally left out. (:
Hehe, a lot'a times folks say something will be their last - but then it's hard to really end it or stop - because you probably want to do it again! (: It was something fun for you to focus on while the work situation was still goin' on. I think if it was me I'd be pretty concerned about all the financial parts though. You have to be in a good spot financially to do something that costs a lot to set up and go to, and especially if people want more handouts - that's gonna be a lot more too. So, first is just seeing if it's something you wanna do - and being aware that a whole year away could be really different, so it's good not to set too much in stone. And then I think it's also good to check with Tina and your family to be sure. A lot of my friends don't go to conventions if they really can't afford it - and you did sell a lot and do a lot to make the money work, and it's good you don't let money stop ya - but I'd kinda consider that a bit if it was me. @w@ Hopefully that part doesn't sound too down. Either way - whatever you do next year I'm sure'll be fun. (: It's already neat enough you did all you did this year!
Handouts are a fun and exciting part! I know everyone gets a little giddy thinking they might get something neat from the panel - but the message and discussion I think is all the biggest and important part of it. (: At least the giveouts ya had reflected that though - just a matter of if people's excitement to get things still last and they wanna read through the books and stuff. (:
You're right! It's kinda hard to remember every disability and thing that people will need - I think it's great you tried to cover as much as possible - at least maybe with flash drives - and with the text on the screen (at least during the tet presentation rather than video) you had some stuff showing. (: But you're right, if someone there was deaf they'd need someone there. But it's good to make sure it's all doable too! (: I dunno if you'd have to hire someone for that - or if the panel and convention would be able to accommodate and bring someone. I know a student in one'a my classes had someone signing for them too - but I guess they didn't have one there - it's definitely good to keep in mind! At the least I know it's no one you intentionally left out. (:
Hehe, a lot'a times folks say something will be their last - but then it's hard to really end it or stop - because you probably want to do it again! (: It was something fun for you to focus on while the work situation was still goin' on. I think if it was me I'd be pretty concerned about all the financial parts though. You have to be in a good spot financially to do something that costs a lot to set up and go to, and especially if people want more handouts - that's gonna be a lot more too. So, first is just seeing if it's something you wanna do - and being aware that a whole year away could be really different, so it's good not to set too much in stone. And then I think it's also good to check with Tina and your family to be sure. A lot of my friends don't go to conventions if they really can't afford it - and you did sell a lot and do a lot to make the money work, and it's good you don't let money stop ya - but I'd kinda consider that a bit if it was me. @w@ Hopefully that part doesn't sound too down. Either way - whatever you do next year I'm sure'll be fun. (: It's already neat enough you did all you did this year!
Thanks for all the thoughtful feedback, Nishi. *Snugs* You're such a thoughtfuly Ham-Ham. :)
Money is a HUGE issue that is often not recognized as an obstacle for doing a panel like CWDTP. The total cost amongst everyone was over $2,000! I didn't burden all the cost, but I know 75% was all on me to make work. Throw on top the amount of time, coordination, etc. I put into it and the costs go even higher.
Fortunately, CWDTP is a labor of love for me. For an entire year it helped me to hone my skills in Project Management despite not being in a working environment. I learned a lot while ensuring I don't get rusty with my communication and coordination skills. I also got to take a whole bunch of bad experiences I and others have experienced and turned them into helpful information. The psychological uplift of knowing I aided towards self-advocacy is great. :)
People want me to do it again and I'd love to do it again. I really need more support, though. It's one thing to say, "Do it again!" and another to step back and say, "Okay, how?" If someone gave me a couple of Grants, I'd be fine. However, I have nothing left to sell and I'm still trying to get myself reemployed. *Sigh*
It's interesting, too, as someone with a Press Pass is communicating with me and wants me to help her remotely put on the presentation in November at the Pony convention in Milwaukee. She's already submitted to put it on as a panel for how much she believes and felt inspired by it. I don't mind helping to do the presentation again via remote, but it's rough knowing more people are getting into what I helped start and knowing I, myself, can't afford to carry it on due to being so broke. :(
Money is a HUGE issue that is often not recognized as an obstacle for doing a panel like CWDTP. The total cost amongst everyone was over $2,000! I didn't burden all the cost, but I know 75% was all on me to make work. Throw on top the amount of time, coordination, etc. I put into it and the costs go even higher.
Fortunately, CWDTP is a labor of love for me. For an entire year it helped me to hone my skills in Project Management despite not being in a working environment. I learned a lot while ensuring I don't get rusty with my communication and coordination skills. I also got to take a whole bunch of bad experiences I and others have experienced and turned them into helpful information. The psychological uplift of knowing I aided towards self-advocacy is great. :)
People want me to do it again and I'd love to do it again. I really need more support, though. It's one thing to say, "Do it again!" and another to step back and say, "Okay, how?" If someone gave me a couple of Grants, I'd be fine. However, I have nothing left to sell and I'm still trying to get myself reemployed. *Sigh*
It's interesting, too, as someone with a Press Pass is communicating with me and wants me to help her remotely put on the presentation in November at the Pony convention in Milwaukee. She's already submitted to put it on as a panel for how much she believes and felt inspired by it. I don't mind helping to do the presentation again via remote, but it's rough knowing more people are getting into what I helped start and knowing I, myself, can't afford to carry it on due to being so broke. :(
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