Reflections on 2020 from a self-advocate
As a self-advocate, 2020 has been very rough on me. I am sure I am not the only person with a disability that feels this way. In a normal year, I would have traveled at least once, maybe twice, out of state to conferences to learn about issues that matter to people with disabilities, to […]
FIRST PERSON: You think masks are inconvenient? Try living with a disability
I live every day of my life with a disability. It isn’t something that I can remove because it’s uncomfortable. It isn’t a temporary inconvenience. Disability is a part of my life and always will be. Many of my closest friends also live with disability. Professionally, I advocate for people with disabilities. If you’re reading […]
FIRST PERSON: Flying with wheels: the skies aren’t always friendly for chair users
Will these Wheels keep me Grounded? Flying used to be so simple and one of my greatest joys. I traveled regularly for work and for pleasure but never really gave the process much thought. Before, my biggest concern was not getting stuck in a middle seat and my biggest annoyance was taking off my shoes […]
FIRST PERSON: My name is Mollie…and I am blind. Ask me anything!
[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Grx5nfOvFyk[/embedyt] In case you haven’t heard, October is “Meet the Blind” Month. Although I’m not crazy about the name, I like the idea. So, here goes! My name is Mollie, and I am blind. Many people are not aware that blindness exists on a spectrum. This means that people who are blind can have […]