Throughout my life, I’ve noticed there’s been a stigma regarding individuals who have disabilities in the workplace. I’m very thankful to work with a company
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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
Assistive Technology and Personal Use
Recently, I had a friend who needed a piece of assistive technology as a reasonable accommodation at work. They were met with a huge amount
My First Job
In my junior year of high school, I got into a program called the Department of Rehabilitation Services. This program helps people with disabilities get
National Mentoring Month
January is National Mentoring Month and it’s no secret that I am passionate about helping girls with disabilities connect with successful disabled women mentors. Girls
I Forget I’m Disabled
At the beginning of October, I took my first ever unplanned vacation since starting my professional career. And by unplanned, I mean a vacation where
Disability Employment Awareness
Did you know that October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM)? It’s a month I always look forward to. It started in 1945 as
Work from Home Continues
Today is Labor Day and we are still in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic. In March, when the pandemic hit full force, our biggest
Master the WFH Mindset
In my previous blog, I wrote about remote work equipment needed to excel at home, but microphones and productivity apps will only do so much.
Workplace Accommodations
The last three weeks have been the weirdest three weeks of our lives. COVID-19 has taken the world and flipped it upside down and for
Working Remotely
One of the biggest barriers that people with disabilities face when looking for a job is the lack of remote work options. While it is
Marriage Inequality
Did you know that in the year 2020, people with disabilities have yet to be granted marriage equality? There is no law banning people with