As someone who was born with my physical disability, I have grown to be very proud of who I am. I identify as a disabled
Tag: Disabilities
Disability and Humor
Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about humor. For instance, what is humor? Is humor different from being funny or something that’s considered funny? In
Interdependence
What is something someone else has done for you today? Did your significant other do your dishes or did your child take out the garbage
The Titles of the ADA
I never knew that the ADA was a law until I did some research on it. It never occurred to me that there is a
Community Involvement
From a young age, I have always been involved with things that make my community and the people around me better. Making a difference and
ADA and Disability Pride
This month marks the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. In the last 30 years, we have come a long way. There is
What Able-Bodied People Should Know
Over the years, I have learned a lot of people are coming to understand and be more aware of people who use wheelchairs, so things
A New Coronavirus Bill
Recently, Senator Bob Casey (PA), introduced the Coronavirus Relief for Seniors and People with Disabilities Act (S. 3544) and Rep. Debbie Dingell (MI) introduced the
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
Representation is Everything
For far too long, people with disabilities were not seen in everyday life of the media, TV shows, movies or in the advertisements for products
A Proud Wheelchair User
When I was little, I used to find myself wondering why no one in the commercials I’d watch on television or the catalogs I flipped
Favorite Accessibility Devices
Every person with a disability knows that adaptive equipment like wheelchairs and standers are essential to for daily living, but what about the items that