I'm getting pretty fed up of people parking on spaces regulated for disabled! Today two cars were occupying the spaces outside Elixia Gym. And, as it is a Sunday, no other fascilities were open. Thus these persons were customers of a gym. As they were not able to walk a further 20 metres to the next free space, there's no question about the need for exercising.
If the cars in question had a permit, we are obliged to leave it visible on the dashboard. And none of the cars had any visible adaption that could indicate any special need for parking fascilities. To my knowledge, brain damages are not on the list of valid reasons for obtaining parking permits.....
søndag 15. november 2009
torsdag 15. oktober 2009
Securing segregation?
There is a huge discussion in Norway on employees rights to have a secure job. Temporay positions are sought banned to ensure a stable work situation for the individual employee. These arguments sounds out of date to me. The current labour market is much more dynamic than ever before requiring a flexible work force. And further - such legislation - although aimed to protect the employee, may increase the entry barrier for already disadvantaged groups.
My opinion is that an increased flexibility will reduce the companys risk and thus increasing the opportunities for people with a disability to prove competent. The road to success is to sell your competnce, not enforcing employment through legislation!
My opinion is that an increased flexibility will reduce the companys risk and thus increasing the opportunities for people with a disability to prove competent. The road to success is to sell your competnce, not enforcing employment through legislation!
søndag 11. oktober 2009
Challenging experiences
It's now three weeks since I arrived at the final destination of what has been one of my biggest challenges thus far. Our group "Ingen Grenser" had completed 480 kilometres in 30 days through Swedish and some Norwegian wilderness. The distance may not look impressive to all, but bearing in mind that all participants ( apart from the group leader) had some sort of disability, I feel very proud to be a part of this expedition and equally proud of completing the task!
The following links are to the website, which unfortunately is in Norwegian. But pictures can tell more than words. So enjoy!
www.nrk.no/ingengrenser
The following links are to the website, which unfortunately is in Norwegian. But pictures can tell more than words. So enjoy!
www.nrk.no/ingengrenser
mandag 29. juni 2009
Climbing the top!
One of my primary goals for this summer, was to go up on the highest mountain near my mother's home in Dovre. Jetta (Blåhø) is 1617 meters above sea level, and 1200 meters higher than my mother's home.
I invited my mother to join me up there, and we started the climb at 9 AM yesterday. We started off patiently to avoid burning off alle the power the first two hourse. The hills are very steep the first part of the track and we needed to portion our energy for the remainder of the walk. And we managed to pace ourself very well. I didn't feel exhausted until I returned home after the complete 14 hour-hike.
On our way up we spotted an elk cow with two kids. They are fascinating animals, and even though being spotted from a 300 meters distance, the experience was memorable.
After 8 1/2 hours we could have a break on the top of the mountain where we could see most of Norway's highest peaks. It was definetly worth the effort! The feeling of obtaining one of my major goals this year gives a great sense of mastery. Not even the massive blisters under my feet could reduce the pleasure of reaching the top!
Photos to come.
I invited my mother to join me up there, and we started the climb at 9 AM yesterday. We started off patiently to avoid burning off alle the power the first two hourse. The hills are very steep the first part of the track and we needed to portion our energy for the remainder of the walk. And we managed to pace ourself very well. I didn't feel exhausted until I returned home after the complete 14 hour-hike.
On our way up we spotted an elk cow with two kids. They are fascinating animals, and even though being spotted from a 300 meters distance, the experience was memorable.
After 8 1/2 hours we could have a break on the top of the mountain where we could see most of Norway's highest peaks. It was definetly worth the effort! The feeling of obtaining one of my major goals this year gives a great sense of mastery. Not even the massive blisters under my feet could reduce the pleasure of reaching the top!
Photos to come.
tirsdag 7. april 2009
Progression on the thesis
Now I have restarted completely the writing process. Much of this is due to an altering of my approach as a consequence of my interviews. It has been a rewarding process.
The restart has also given me the opportunity to do the whole project in English. Hence the thesis will be written in this language. Personally I feel as comfortable with English as I do with Norwegian.
The restart has also given me the opportunity to do the whole project in English. Hence the thesis will be written in this language. Personally I feel as comfortable with English as I do with Norwegian.
Blogging
I realise it is quite challenging meeting my ambition of blogging daily on this page. My apologies!
lørdag 28. mars 2009
Ridderrennet 2009
The story so far...
The day started off quite fine with an all right breakfast. I met my assistant ( compulsary to have one) outside the hotel at 9 AM. She was a fit physiotherapist aiming for Marcia Longa next winter. Also she was outgoing and easy to talk with.
At the stadium I had a couple of glasses of lemonade and a banana before warming up. My starting time was at 10:11, half a minute after the first one in my class. I felt a bit tense, but still positively excited. And despite of a sore throat and a bit of a cold, I felt ready to fight!
I had 22 racers in front of me in the slope. Sixteen of them went 20 kilometres, and the rest went 10 kilometres. Though only one male. 300 metres after the start, I passed my competitor and at 2 kilometres I had passed five or six racers. I felt I gained quite good speed and kept the pace fairly well. I distanced my assistant downhill around 8 kilometres, but she returned a bit later. But the last 200 metres i spurted past her again. It is a pleasure to feel so exhausted that I need a couple of minutes to restitute.
Unfortunately, I did not time myself. But now I know that i won the class in 43:26 (mm:ss). Apparantly I beat number two with 5 minutes! Certainly a great feeling! The winner of the 20 kilometres Norwegian Cup race sitskiing was a lot faster than me, apparantly he did the distance in 1:02 (h:mm). That is awesome and deserves a lot of credit. And the others in this class were also faster than me. Albeit this vast time difference, I am very pleased. He is ranked as one of the three or four best in the world!
My experience from this is that I really feel
The day started off quite fine with an all right breakfast. I met my assistant ( compulsary to have one) outside the hotel at 9 AM. She was a fit physiotherapist aiming for Marcia Longa next winter. Also she was outgoing and easy to talk with.
At the stadium I had a couple of glasses of lemonade and a banana before warming up. My starting time was at 10:11, half a minute after the first one in my class. I felt a bit tense, but still positively excited. And despite of a sore throat and a bit of a cold, I felt ready to fight!
I had 22 racers in front of me in the slope. Sixteen of them went 20 kilometres, and the rest went 10 kilometres. Though only one male. 300 metres after the start, I passed my competitor and at 2 kilometres I had passed five or six racers. I felt I gained quite good speed and kept the pace fairly well. I distanced my assistant downhill around 8 kilometres, but she returned a bit later. But the last 200 metres i spurted past her again. It is a pleasure to feel so exhausted that I need a couple of minutes to restitute.
Unfortunately, I did not time myself. But now I know that i won the class in 43:26 (mm:ss). Apparantly I beat number two with 5 minutes! Certainly a great feeling! The winner of the 20 kilometres Norwegian Cup race sitskiing was a lot faster than me, apparantly he did the distance in 1:02 (h:mm). That is awesome and deserves a lot of credit. And the others in this class were also faster than me. Albeit this vast time difference, I am very pleased. He is ranked as one of the three or four best in the world!
My experience from this is that I really feel
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