Disability is one of the few conditions that doesn’t discriminate. You might be born with it, or you might acquire it later in life due to injury, illness, or even …
When Life and Loss Intersect: A Disabled Perspective on Legacy
About a week ago, I went for my daily walk, as I always do. But this time, it was late—after 8:00 p.m. It was already dark out. Normally, I go …
My Body Has Always Been Changing. Now My Mind Changes with It.
My body is my best friend and my worst enemy. No matter where I go, it’s there. Except when I dream. I don’t ever see my body. Don’t even know …
Reflecting on the ADA: A Continued Struggle for Equality
It’s mind-boggling that over two decades have passed since the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) became law, yet physically disabled people still face blatant discrimination and segregation. The ADA was …
Bathing Is a Real Struggle For Physically Disabled People
Embracing the Everyday Challenge Hey friends! Let’s talk about something we all deal with: bathing. It’s more than just keeping clean—it’s about feeling refreshed, energized, and ready to take on …
Disabled People Need And Make Great Friends
Friendship is a cornerstone of human experience, offering support, joy, and a sense of belonging. For disabled individuals, friendships often take on an even more profound significance. They are not …
Stay Away From These People For A Better Life
As physically disabled people, our lives are never smooth. I can hear you say, “But no one has a smooth life, Nathasha.” Yes, I’m aware of that. But for us, …
When You Protect My Wheelchair, You Protect My Body.
When you protect my wheelchair, you protect my body. You don’t have to be a genius to grasp this concept. Yet society is filled with people who can’t understand it. …
Assisted Suicide is Wrong! Don’t Believe the Lies.
There’s a long history of disability rights opposition to assisted suicide, or what the proponents like to call “medical aid in dying” going back to the 1970s. In 2012 I …