I have been an active alumnus at UNC Charlotte, participating in student organizations, brand ambassadorships, and fighting for accessibility rights. As a disabled person, I
Category: School
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
How I Am Attending School in a New Way
School has been a true challenge for me this year. I originally wanted to go back and attend classes in person for my 8th grade
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
Understanding Disabilities and Stereotypes
Stereotypes are everywhere, including in the disability world. When people see someone who is in a wheelchair, often they assume the person is completely paralyzed
To Vaccinate or Not
One of the most famous dialogues that we all know is “To be or not to be…” It is questioning the value of life and
A Day in the Life of Me
I’ve realized that many people don’t know what it’s like day-to-day for a person in a power wheelchair. People assume that I spend most of
COVID-19 & Online Learning
Due to COVID-19, colleges have decided to move all their classes online for the rest of the semester and it is impacting a lot of
Black History Month
February is my favorite month (besides December) because it’s Black History Month! All month I get to learn about people that look just like me
Remembering College Life
My days of 8 A.M. classes, meal swipes and all-nighters have long since passed, but I look back on my college years mostly with fondness
Starting Middle School
Meeting your teachers, eating lunch together, having play dates after school, having classes together, and sharing daily struggles are all things that your average child