Let’s be real. There’s an uncomfortable truth in the disabled community that no one likes to talk about: some disabled people vote against their own best interests. They block policies …
Disabled People Are Surrounded By Silence, Not Friends
I’m not known for staying quiet. I never have been. I never will be. If I did, I wouldn’t be who I am. And yet, I find myself surrounded by …
Comparing My Before Life to My Present Life
I once believed my old life was perfect—full of freedom, laughter, and independence. But after my injury, that perfect past became my prison. I spent hours replaying memories, convinced that …
Get Noticed! You Deserve It! The World Is Yours!
There’s a myth out there that if you work hard, someone will notice. If you’re good at what you do, the invitations will come. If you wait your turn, the …
Loving Life, But Not My Circumstances
I never imagined that a single moment could redefine my life forever. At just 18, a gunshot during a carjacking left me paralyzed, altering the trajectory of my future in …
Embrace Success, Not Pity in Your Life
A friend once told me, “Be careful when someone makes life too easy for you. It’s not always because they care.” As physically disabled people, we need to keep this …
Don’t Look Too Disabled If You Want Inclusion
Let’s talk about something that’s been bothering me: the kind of inclusion we’re seeing these days isn’t exactly inclusive. Sure, there are more wheelchair users in ads, movies, and even …
The Problem with Disabled Influencers: Gatekeeping vs. Genuine Influence
In a world that celebrates inclusion and diversity, why do we allow double standards to persist in the influencer space? This issue becomes especially glaring when it comes to physically …
How To Deal with Unconscious Bias at Work
Unconscious bias creates an invisible hurdle that many physically disabled professionals face in the workplace. As a full-time public school teacher with a physical disability, I’ve seen firsthand how the …