I had no idea Disability Pride Month existed until a few years ago. Yes, me — a full-time wheelchair user living with cerebral palsy and significant learning disabilities — had no idea. So if you didn’t know either, don’t feel bad. Disability Pride Month was first recognized in 1990, the same year the Americans with… Continue reading Yes, Disability Pride Month is a thing. And I had no idea.
Raise your hand if you’ve heard of the Principles of Universal DesignAccessibility isn’t just a checklist—it’s a mindset. This mindset begins with universal design. First introduced by a pioneering group of architects, product designers, engineers, and researchers at North Carolina State University, the Principles of Universal Design offer a powerful framework to ensure environments and… Continue reading Accessibility and Universal Design: You can’t Have One Without the Other
I first saw William Fitzsimmons in concert two years ago. When I met him after the show we talked about many things. I mentioned how grateful I was to be there –his concert the previous year took place at an inaccessible venue, so I couldn’t attend. He seemed a little shocked; he asked me what venue… Continue reading William Fitzsimmons: A Musician Who Really Cares
The “wedding season” of my life is in full bloom. Everywhere I turn, my friends are getting engaged and married. I myself am nowhere close, but that’s another story. For the first time, I get to be more than a guest. One of my best friends got engaged in May of 2015 and asked me… Continue reading No Good Ever Comes From Misrepresentation
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