All summer long, excitement was building for me. I finally made it to high school, and It couldn’t come fast enough. It seems like everyone
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Singing to the Heavens with iLevel Technology
I have always been a performer. My very first song was singing, “You’re A Grand Ole Flag” at a spaghetti supper in first grade. I
Go Out and Find the Magic
I have been in a wheelchair since I was very young. I was born with a muscle disorder and my parents knew my life would
Expanding My Knowledge in Technology
I welcomed myself into the wonderful world of technology. Although I’m Gen Z and very familiar with the internet and social media, I felt it
Making Art Dreams Come to Life
I am often asked how my process works and how do I make my art come to life. When people ask me for something specific,
The Importance of the Americans with Disabilities Act
In July 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act was officially signed into law. I was born in 2006, so I don’t know what it was
The Significance of Disability Pride
Let’s talk about Disability pride! In honor of the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) being passed in 1990, July is Disability Pride
Attending the Chicago Abilities Expo
I finally attended an Abilities Expo in Chicago. I miss going to these events so much. There are so many wonderful people in our industry.
How the ADA Has Changed Our Lives
As a person who was injured after the ADA was put in place, I can’t imagine how people and things went down without it. Simple
How to View Pride During Disability Pride Month
June was LGBTQ Pride month. In July, some disabled people celebrate the anniversary of the passage of the ADA with disability pride parades. As a
My Great Experience Attending a Pride Festival
Happy Pride Month! I recently attended my first Pride festival on June 18 in Hamden, Connecticut. I was so excited to go there! I met
My Life is How it’s Supposed to Be
A piece of art that has impacted me is a song by Mike Posner, title: “How it is supposed to be.” It looks closely at