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
Tag: Accessibility
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
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
The Benefits of Disability Activism
As my day job, I am a university professor. Most people know that this involves teaching college classes to young adults. What most people who
Celebrating Mother’s Day and What My Mom Does for Me
Mothers are gentle, kind, resilient and tough, all at the same time. I sometimes wonder how my mother handles so many things at once. She
My Expertise in Understanding the Weather
Spring is here, which means the warm weather is on its way. You may not realize this, but I consider myself an expert in understanding
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
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
Selling a Home When You Have a Disability
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
How I Interact with Kids in My Power Chair
You’ve probably seen photos of me with my niece, Andi. She is incredible. It’s great spending time with her and watching her grow. Andi is
How I Will Cook, Travel and Advocate in the New Year
A new year always makes people reflect on goals. What do I want do this year? What do I want to accomplish? What can I
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