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Advice to My Past Self Upon Graduating College
Living at home after returning from college has changed me for the better. I graduated in May, and it has been all about discovering and learning what makes me outside of school. School has been my personality since the beginning. But who is Olivia? I am learning and discovering who I am as an individual, a woman, and an individual with a disability. I am learning how to combine those three identities while learning about myself- what I like to do, what I don’t like, what my
disabilityempowher
May 14, 20243 min read


I’m Disabled and it Matters!
I am a part of EmpowHer Camp, a yearlong leadership program for disabled young women and it starts with a week of camping in the...
Chenelle White
Mar 8, 20243 min read


Hear Her Voice
While I have always identified as being disabled, I wasn’t always involved with the Disability Community. I’m personally proud to be a...
Melissa Tessaro
Mar 1, 20243 min read


Live Your Best Life
In the Disability Community, we speak a lot about advocacy and its many different forms. In the last couple of months, I have been...
Kelsi Marie Weaver
Jan 2, 20243 min read


The Disability Community Deserves Real Representation
My name is Emily Lickman, I’m 18 years old, and as a member of the Disability Community, I am tired of TV shows that keep hiring...
Emily Lickman
Dec 22, 20233 min read


The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of the Holidays with a Disability
Halloween. An exciting holiday filled with candy, costumes, and the scariest thing of all: inaccessibility. With the holiday season...
Abigail Dreyer
Dec 15, 20233 min read


My Journey From Being An Advocacy Princess To Being An Advocacy Queen
I discovered my passion for advocacy during my high school years. I would help my friends get the necessary accommodations. I worked with...
Angela Lawson
Oct 23, 20233 min read


Ain't I a Woman?
What is womanhood? Who defines it? And most importantly, who gets to decide that a woman is woman enough? People all over the globe have...
Jeiri Flores
Oct 11, 20223 min read


My Tips for Accessible Gaming
Many people with disabilities enjoy playing video games. It can be hard at times to find what works with someone’s disability and what...
Mia Howie
Sep 27, 20223 min read


My Mental Health Journey as a Disabled Girl
As someone who has suffered from clinical depression, health anxiety, and occasional suicidal thoughts, I can affirm that people with...
Olivia Calvert
Sep 6, 20223 min read


Climbing the Mountains: Transitioning to College in a Caregiver Crisis
I am surrounded by mountains everywhere I look. Missoula, Montana may not look like much, but to me, it is symbolic of my hopes, dreams,...
Opal Besaw
Aug 25, 20223 min read


Ugly Laws
Welcome in! "Can I help you find anything today?” A cheery sales associate asked me the minute my wheelchair wheels crossed the threshold...
Anja K. Herrman
Jun 2, 20223 min read


The Accessibility of Beauty Services
I am a quadriplegic woman who values self-care related to my physical appearance. I love getting my hair done, a fresh manicure and...
Isabella Bullock
May 22, 20223 min read


I Believe Broadway Can Be Accessible
For as long as I can remember, I’ve loved music. When I was a toddler, my parents recall me constantly saying, “Musica! Musica!” I grew...
Hannah Gallivan
Apr 22, 20223 min read
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