The End Of An Exceedingly Long Story

In one of my previous posts I told you what happened last September when I applied for Republic Online (online banking). Yesterday, after months of waiting for something which usually takes days... I got an e-mail from Republic Bank notifying me that my Republic Online has been activated and for this, I am thankful but I cannot help wondering how long it would have taken if I were not a persistent person.

My 2011 Year In Review

My year started off a little stressful because in early January my big mouse stopped working. Therefore, I was forced to use a touch screen cellular phone as my mouse, which was very difficult but I did it for about three (3) weeks, then I got my new mouse. On the 7th of February, I decided to change the title from Equal Treatment For Disabled People to Equal Treatment For Differently Abled People. On the 10th of February, I mistakenly deleted my Equal Treatment For Disabled People Facebook fan page but I took it as an opportunity to start over with the new name. Five (5) minutes later my Equal Treatment For Differently Abled People fan page was created. On the 16th of June, one of my friends who is a disc jockey on an online radio station in England dedicated the first of two of his shows to promoting my fan page. On the 19th June, I started giving my fans a daily update on our athletes who took part in the Special Olympics and I did this throughout the Olympics, which closed on the 4th of July. On the 12th of July, my fan page crossed 1,000 fans. On the 22nd of December, my fan page crossed 1,500 fans. Bookmark this page (tyronbishop.blogspot.com) and get yourself comfortable because if 2012 turns out to be better than 2011, you will be hearing a lot more from me in 2012.

Archaic Policy At Republic Bank

I signed up for Republic Online a little over two (2) months ago. Republic online is an online banking service which Republic Bank Trinidad and Tobago offers their customers. This service is usually activated within five (5) days... After my mother made a few inquiries into why it is taking such a long time, the last excuse the personnel gave was that the bank usually equates thumb prints with illiteracy. Apparently, banking officials at Republic Bank have never heard of literate quadriplegics. Allow me to introduce myself, I am Tyron Bishop, I have Cerebral Palsy and I am also a quadriplegic. Therefore, I cannot hold a pen to write my name but I use special technology to access the computer. Republic Bank, we are in the year 2011 and it is time to update this archaic policy. Online banking would make my life a lot easier.

My 2011 - 2012 Budget Response

The Trinidad and Tobago's 2011 - 2012 National Budget was read today. I must say that this year's budget was a little better than last year's budget. The scholarship of $5000 for differently abled persons who want to further their education is great but I hope the Government knows that scholarships means educated differently abled persons who need jobs. Automatically qualifying for a food card is an okay idea but I hope the Government doesn't think that giving us food cards makes providing jobs any less important. For the sweet part of the budget. Grants will be paid to single mothers who are the sole caregivers of a special child and where the household income is inadequate to support the family, great. Families with a child who is differently abled will automatically receive food support via the TT Food Card, very nice. All persons with challenges will be able to access free transportation on the Public Transportation System. Specially designed buses for the differently abled will be made available, fantastic. I hope most of these things are implemented.

This Is The Way I Use My Phone

Help Raise Awareness Now

Trinidad is a very reactive society, yes, I said TRINIDAD and not Trinidad and Tobago because I think that Tobagonians are more proactive. But as for Trinidadians... When someone loses an arm, the person and the persons close to them suddenly realise that we need to raise awareness for persons who only have one arm and the same thing happens when someone acquires any other disability. It is time to stop waiting for something to hit home before you decide to help raise awareness.

I said........ "Thank you"

I did this video because my Equal Treatment For Differently Abled People Facebook fan page crossed 1,000 fans!!!!!!!!