Inspiration, Articles, Video and Interviews by Carol
Articles Written by Carol
Treat me with Respect for my Age
Ageism is too common in our society. Elders deserve our respect and admiration for who they are as individuals. Even if someone has memory issues or dementia, don’t ignore them. They still have feelings and hopes and desires like the rest of us. And, with age, comes wisdom, which needs to be respected, too. And,
Focus on Capabilities Instead of Disabilities
It’s human nature, unfortunately, to focus on what people can’t do instead of what they can do. This also includes making assumptions of what others are or aren’t capable of doing. The harm of making assumptions of others capabilities, because oftheir disabilities is sad. Stereotyping people because of their challenges, along with making assumptions, is
Towards Inclusion of People with Disabilities
My contribution to the HMA Today August, 2022 newsletter. HHMA Today is affiliated with the Health Ministries Association, Inc Even though the Americans with Disability Act of 1990 made many changes for the better for people with disabilities by prohibiting discrimination of people with limitations from public accommodations, transportation, and employment, it is impossible to legislate
Long Term Care Ombudsman in Ventura County make a difference
The State of California has named the Ventura Ombudsman Program as a model program for its excellence and high standards-including weekly and monthly visitations to nursing homes and other long-term care facilities. It is cited by the California Department of Aging as Best Practices in Volunteer Recruitments, Training and Retention. Also, the Ventura Ombudsman Program
Ventura County Area Agency on Aging’s LiveWell
Learn more about the resources available in the Ventura County 2022 issue of ‘LiveWell.’ It’s a guide with information that is designed specifically for older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers. You can view ‘LiveWell’ by Downloading the PDF Here. You can see my recent article about ‘LiveWell’ in the ‘Ventura Breeze’ by clicking on
It is time to care for people with mental illness
Learn more about the different ways Ventura County should be investing in prompt and effective mental health treatment, and to move away from jailing low-level mentally ill offenders. See Full Article Here
Behavioral Health Services Offered at Community Memorial Hospital
Learn more about the various outpatient programs provided by the Community Memorial Hospital. See Full Article Here
Expansion of Hillmont Psychiatric Unit alleviates waits for patients in crisis
Read about how the Ventura County plans to accommodate Mental Health crisis in Ventura. Read Full Article Here
First Responders for Mental Health During Mental Health Awareness Month of May
Read about what First Responders have to say about Mental Health during Mental Health Awareness month of May. See Full Article Here
Continued/increasing need for a continuum of care facility for those with severe mental health issues
Read about what officials from the Behavioral Health Advisory Board have to say about the current mental health crisis in California. See Full Article Here
CAREGIVERS Faith in Action® Vision for Ventura County
Read about how volunteers are recruited from faith communities to assist older adults and those with disabilities. See Full Article Here
Ventura County Animal Shelter in Camarillo During the Pandemic
Read about how Ventura County Animal Shelter has been functioning since the beginning of the pandemic. See Full Article Here
Inspiration
Focus on Capabilities Instead of Disabilities
It’s human nature, unfortunately, to focus on what people can’t do instead of what they can do. This also includes making assumptions of what others are or aren’t capable of doing. The harm of making assumptions of others capabilities, because oftheir disabilities is sad. Stereotyping people because of their challenges, along with making assumptions, is
Poetry by Carol Leish
Capabilities I am capable. Able to achieve. Able to succeed. Give me the challenge, And I will accept By accomplishing my best. I may be hesitant at the start, But I will succeed like the best. Optimism and courage from the heart Shows that I can conquer every quest. Listen to my desires and ideas,
Call Me Capable™ Game
The Call Me Capable™ Board Game was published for 15 years: 2002–2017 Call Me Capable™ is an educational board game that helps students understand disabilities. The Call Me Capable Game, which was published between 2002–2017, was sold internationally, which mainly included England & Canada. The game helps them learn to respect and empathize with persons
Did you know?
These are capable prominent people of the past and present Beethoven was deaf when he composed the 9th Symphony. Jim Carrey is an actor/comedian who has depression Tom Cruise is an actor who is dyslexic, which is a learning disability. Judy Garland, who was an actress and singer, had depression. Mary Tyler Moore was a popular
Capable of Success
This is a story about overcoming the odds, about doing exactly what others have said could not be done. It is a story about tragedy and prejudice turning to triumph and enlightenment. Carol Leish has been overcoming the odds ever since she was ten months old, when a car accident left her with slurred speech,
Inspirational Quotes
The following are some of Carol’s favorite quotes that can turn any day from negative to positive! “I dwell on possibilities” – Emily Dickenson “Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all.” – Helen Keller “What lies behind us and what lies before us are small matter compared to what lies within us.” –
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Capable of Success
This is a story about overcoming the odds, about doing exactly what others have said could not be done. It is a story about tragedy and prejudice turning to triumph and enlightenment. Carol Leish has been overcoming the odds ever since she was ten months old, when a car accident left her with slurred speech,
Call Her Capable: Leish Hustles with Chutzpah
What is the best-selling board game in the world? If you guessed Monopoly, you must be sitting pretty with a hotel on Boardwalk. Two-hundred million Monopoly sets have flown off store shelves since 1935. Monopoly is currently available in 26 languages — including Croatian and Icelandic. This holiday season, however, Oxnard native Carol Leish would
Using Humor to Change Attitudes
Oxnard resident trains able-bodied people to sensitive to those with disabilities OXNARD–Carol Leish has made a career out of turning negative stereotypes about people into a positive affirmation of life through humor. Since 1996, the Oxnard native has led classes called Call Me Capable, for teachers, social workers and other professionals who come into contact
Interviews with Carol
Our Ventura TV interview with Carol Leish
Carol is interviewed about Ableism and how assumptions about people with disabilities are usually incorrect.
Carol’s interview on Girls on the Air 1590 KVTA
On October 27 Carol appeared on local radio program Girls on the Air. Girls on the Air broadcasts each Saturday 1590AM between 11am – 12pm. Hear Carol’s broadcast
Carol Leish speaks with Sandra Siepak about disability awareness on Our Ventura TV
Recent Radio Interview
Resilience and Persistence! http://mercurybroadcasting.net/ask-dr-bunny-resilience-persistence-carol-leish-guest/ Over the past three and a half years, since her Dad’s death, Carol has learned the importance of being positive and resilient in order to cope better with various situations. She realizes the essence of the statement “The glass is half full instead of it being half empty”. Through continuing to