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 …
Winter Blues Suck! This is My Story
Here we are, in the middle of the Christmas season—the most wonderful time of the year. Winter weather, Christmas trees, lights, eggnog, and that store-bought blue tin of Danish butter …
Time to Thrive in January 2025
Get ready to sashay into the new year with sass, class, and a touch of audacity! The stars are aligning (and retrograding) in all the right places, and January 2025 …
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 …
Exploring Disability Representation: The Best Films of 2024
I’m asked at the end of every year whether it was good or bad, from a disability perspective, at the movies. And every year I tend to have the same …
Self-Employment for People with Disabilities: Create Your Own Opportunities
Let’s face it—finding work as a person with a disability can be an uphill battle. The job market isn’t always welcoming, and even when opportunities arise, they’re often clouded by …