I learned how to use a computer with a screen reader, which I now use for almost everything. No one else that attends my school has a visible disability except for one kid with mild autism. I use my laptop for all of my classes, a scanner to scan notes and handouts, and other technology devices. I have an aide that goes to almost all of my classes and helps me with things that I can't read or see. It has been about three years since my fateful fall.
Life is slowly, but surely getting back on track.
I have made only one B out of the two grading periods this school year, and am taking Honors Biology and Advanced English. In October I competed in the Region 10 Sports Extravaganza and won three gold medals for the softball throw, walk, and shot-put. Whatever that means. People that are disabled may need help with a few things along the way, but if they know what they are doing, how to do it, and are independent about it they shouldn't be treated much differently than from those without disabilities. I never used to think about these things, but now I have to.