Yvonne Knight
Bio
I'm trying to find a place for my writing.
Stories (48/0)
Welfare Reform
I believe that welfare is the need of a lot of reforms. I believe you should not be able to have an unlimited amount of kids when you were on welfare. If you cannot handle the support of the first child financially, you had no business having six. I believe welfare should be about teaching people how to obtain jobs. I believe in teaching people how to fish, so they can live on their own without public assistance. I think welfare should help more of the working poor. I believe if you were working and you’re struggling to make ends meet, you deserve assistance. I believe the hourly wage should reflect the true cost of living in the area. I don’t believe working at McDonald’s you should get paid $16 an hour, that job is supposed to be a steppingstone on the way to something better; not a career choice. I don’t think people should be rewarded for not working. I believe if you have a legitimate disability, that’s the only reason people should have for not working. I think people accept too much help from the government these days.
By Yvonne Knight5 years ago in The Swamp
Jaco
Jaco is a revolutionary concept for quadriplegic independence. Jaco is made by Kinova which is a leader in industrial robotics. Jaco is a robotic arm that is attached to the wheelchair and is controlled by your wheelchair’s joystick. Jaco can help with everyday tasks such as feeding, drinking, and grabbing things. Could you imagine not running out of food or drink before the next personal assistant arrives?… well, that’s what Jaco is there for. Jaco is made of weather resistant carbon fiber that is a lightweight material; carbon fiber is also incredibly durable. Jaco is capable of 16 different movements. Jaco comes in two versions, two fingers or three. The three finger one has a thumb and is fully functional to assist in activities such as eating and drinking. Jaco easily replaces those very expensive aids that are just there to feed you. Jaco also has rubber grips on his fingers, too, make gripping objects easier. This is a new concept that is an important advancement part of physically restricted quadriplegics in reaching their full potential. The heartbreaking thing about this technology is the price tag makes it practically impossible for the average person to be able to afford. My hope is that something with this technology will be available and accessible to all types of people with disabilities. People with disabilities will probably always have some form of physical help from another human being, but technology like this can reduce the strain during caregiver’s absence. Truthfully it is my dream to have a fully automatic robotic personal care assistant. I often find caregivers intrusive. Given the flaws of the private sector, I feel that robotic care maybe a viable direction for some of us. I hope to find some sort of funding for this vital piece of equipment.
By Yvonne Knight6 years ago in 01