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
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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
Fun Summer Activities with iLevel Technology
It’s the unofficial start of summer! It’s time to do fun things outdoors, like hanging out with friends, having a BBQ, and more. With my
Celebrating Inclusive Play for All
I just arrived at my hotel in Kelowna, British Columbia. This week in work travel is particularly special, as I’m in Canada celebrating the country’s
Standing Tall with iLevel Technology
My friend, designer and mentor once told me: “the art is yours, take it, and run. I’m just here for the adventure, as you took
How Doggy Daycare Saved Me
In March of 2020, when the pandemic first began, I was excited to work from home. I thought we’d all be working from home for
Participating in Activities as a Wheelchair User
The first year or two after my injuries, I was still trying to get comfortable using a wheelchair. So, I felt like a burden. When
A New Apartment, Same Old iLevel
Change is never easy, however, it’s sometimes necessary. I’ve been living in the city of St. Louis for over a decade now. Times, people, and
War is a Disability Policy Issue
When someone thinks of a typical disability policy issue, topics that come to mind probably include benefit programs like SSI, anti-discrimination laws like the Americans
Overcoming the Challenge of Moving to a New Home
In a previous blog, I wrote about the challenges I faced when selling my property in Florida. Now, comes the fun part. The buyers wanted
Achieving Inclusivity in Science and Research
Disability identity can look very different, depending on the person. Some people who fall into the various categories identify as disabled, others don’t. Some educate