There is a truth about living with a physical disability that most people will never fully understand. It has nothing to do with sympathy and everything to do with how …
How I Use Music and Memory to Find Peace During the Holidays
December comes with twinkle lights, peppermint everything, and the belief that we should all be glowing with joy like extras in a Hallmark movie. But sometimes the holidays feel more …
Protecting Your Spirit When the Holidays Go Off-Script
The holidays are here, and they aren’t tiptoeing in. They’re everywhere. Wrapped around street lamps, blasting through store speakers, popping up in commercials whether we want them or not. And …
My Accessible Experience at Eau Palm Beach
Eau Palm Beach’s website sells a dream. One look and you’re ready to grab your overnight bag, roll into traffic, and get pampered like a Real Housewife of New York …
The Accessible Parking Lot of Success
Have you ever noticed how success feels limited, like accessible parking spaces? There are only a few spots, and once they are taken, the rest of us are expected to …
Christianity, Control, and My Belly Button
Religion in My Roots From 1975 to 1981, I attended what was then called Human Resources School (today it’s the Viscardi Center). Once a week, students could leave class for …
Accessible Dining Isn’t A Favor. It’s a Standard.
When you live with a physical disability, going out to eat shouldn’t feel like competing on some restaurant version of American Ninja Warrior. But that’s exactly what it feels like …
When “I Care” Doesn’t Include Your Own Home
Note to our readers: This article isn’t aimed at you—it’s aimed at the people in your life who still don’t get it. You know the ones. The family member who …
Why Caregivers Shouldn’t Speak for the Disabled Community
Caregivers matter. But they shouldn’t speak for us. They can be parents, spouses, paid PCAs, friends. People we rely on and value. But let’s not confuse supporting someone with being …