Disability. Advocacy. Empathy Education. Community. Support. Representing Rural Voices.
Championing for all disabilities and rare diseases, inclusion and accessibility, and the advancement of disabled people especially women and young girls in Maryland
Hi! I’m a disability advocate on the Eastern Shore of Maryland.
I have a passionate heart for making the world better for all by advocating for access, inclusion, and educating on disability-centric issues.
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The Girl in The Pink Wheelchair
Disability. Advocacy. Empathy Education.
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Help Paint Kindness for Parkside School – Salisbury MD!
Right now, you can help Parkside School in Salisbury Maryland get art kits from KRS Community Project! If we make it to $500, these kits are completely FREE for anyone…
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It was the so wonderful and exciting thing to celebrate #NDEAM with Pohanka Automotive who is leading the way on inclusion – in the workplace and with customers who have…
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Thank You to Those Roll Up Their Sleeves: Words from the (FULLY!) Vaccinated
I received my second vaccine on the 6th of April. I cannot put into words what I feel. None of us thought we would live during a pandemic. I imagine…
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“For most people, technology makes things easier. For people with disabilities, however, technology makes things possible.”
– Mary Pat Radabaugh, Director of IBM National Support Center for Persons with Disabilities, 1988)
Getting started can be the hardest part.
Assistive Technology Advocate
Serving on the Maryland Assistive Technology Loan Program Board is one of my greatest honors. As someone who uses AT (assistive technology) everyday to function, it gives me the greatest privilege to help serve my state. Through my site, you’ll learn lots about the MDTAP program.
Representing Rural, Disabled Marylanders
As a disabled woman living on the rural Eastern Shore with rare diseases, I understand the barriers that we face in rural communities— nationwide. My advocacy and work is centered on helping and uplifting marginalized disabled communities— especially those whose English is a 2nd language and or have rare diseases.
Empathic Community Changemaker
My community— and the communities I belong to— matter to me. I believe that empathy and kindness are the pivotal keys to being a community leader. Through devoted, adaptive and modified volunteer work— I dedicate my time to serving these communities.
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I send out weekly to biweekly newsletter on disability issues locally, state-wide and nationwide focusing on events, issues, and more via the Disability Bulletin. You can preview it before subscribing!
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Committed to Accessibility
I’m committed to accessibility in all ways. If something is inaccessible or could be improved, please email me. The ideal world to me is a world where everyone has access.
The Girl in The Pink Wheelchair 