I have been very blessed and fortunate to be able to own property in Florida for about seven years now. I would spend my summers
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Turning 14 and Looking Towards High School
Most people think that a thirteenth birthday is a big deal and I agree. I also feel that your fourteenth birthday is just as important
My Search for an Apartment Has Begun
A new year means new goals and I’m very excited for my number one goal for 2022. I am going to look for my very
Celebrating National Mentoring Month
Growing up different from others makes life hard. Whether the difference is mental or physical, visible or invisible, you need someone who actually understands what
Creating New Holiday Traditions
I became sick and lost the ability to walk over four years ago. Since then, old holiday traditions have evolved into new one. My husband
Returning to School as a Disabled Adult
I have decided (after many conversations with my family) that it was time for me to return to school and pursue my graduate degree. For
Working on Self-Improvement
September is self-improvement month. I guess it gives us time to reflect on how we’re doing with any goals that we have made in the
Disability Mentoring
On September 23, 2021, I had the honor of speaking at Priorities for Advancing Inclusive Mentoring: A Community Briefing, a virtual community briefing hosted by
Vacationing in Egg Harbor, WI
Every year for the last 60 years, my family has visited a place called Alpine in Egg Harbor, Wisconsin. It’s a quiet place, right on
My Power Chair as Hired Muscle
Most people assume that I primarily use my wheelchair for personal mobility. They assume that the main reason I use my Quantum® Edge® 3 Power
Attending Weddings with a Disability
This weekend, I caught up on all the wedding invites that I have received for 2021. Due to everything that happened in 2020, most of
Disability Representation in Laws Around the World
I am constantly researching and attempting to improve my knowledge about what my rights as a disabled citizen are. As I am still learning at