AboutJohn Craig Expertise I have been disabled since birth. I was diagnosed with cleft palate and ADD. Early test results indicated I was boderline mentally retarded. In the 70's the testing was very subjective and did not take into consideration different learning styles. I have been beaten up, ridiculed, and made an example of by bullys as well as so called experts. My guidance counselor went as far as to meet with my parents before my senior year and tell them I would be lucky to get a job at McDonalds. So at age 49 with 4 degrees under my belt (A.A.S Occupational Therapy, B.P.S Recreational Therapy, B.S./M.S. Occupational Therapy) and over 28 years of working with disabled individuals I think I have beat the odds. I am familiar with ADA, school services, as well as hollistic medicine.
Experience 28 Years of experience as a Recreational / Occupational Therapist working both in the private and public sector with varying disabilities.
Organizations AOTA
Publications National Library of Congress- The Effect of Special Olympic Training on Grip Strength in the Metally Retarded
Education/Credentials AAS Erie Community College - Occupational Therapy
BPS Brockposrt State - Recreational Therapy
BS/MS D'Youville College- Occupational Therapy
Awards and Honors Leadership award - Erie Community College
Outstanding Student Award - Erie Community College
Winifred Craddock Award ( Outstanding Recreation Student) Brockport
Pinicale Non- Traditional Student Honor Society - D'Youville
I'm 39, I have Cerebral Palsy, and I've tried for years (online) to find shoes to fit my permanently edemic feet without success. I've spent a lot of money ordering and trying on shoes that didn't fit. I can get the right length and width, but the swelling on top of my feet prevents me from pulling the shoe over my heel.
Can you perhaps point me to a webstore that might have a shoe that will work for me?
Answer John,
Not quite sure what state you live in. I am in NY and near me we have a specialty store for people with feet problems. You may be able to find that in your area by making contact with you local podiatrist. You should be going into stores to try on shoes due to the irregularity of your feet.
