I want to be honest in this. Not only so you can see what an incredible kindness that an adaptive vehicle is, but also so you can learn what disabled people go through when it comes to transportation. Rarely, do we mention that disabled people often don’t have vehicles and sometimes are trapped physically becauseContinue reading “The Incredible Kindness of Freedom”
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#DisabilityCounts2020 for Marylanders with Disabilities
My 2020 Census Participation Matters!
2020 Census Maryland logo; 2020 is decorated with the MD flag. It has black and orange patches. The second patch has red and white shapes. Underneath reads, “Census Maryland.
#DisabilityCounts2020
Complete your census at http://www.my2020census.gov
VOTE 2020: Resources for Disabled and Non-Speakers Voters in Maryland
Thank you to my friend, Rosie, for choosing me as her first Eastern Shore activist in her ‘Why Vote Wednesday’ feature. Rosie is a local activist that is a woman of color, disabled, and all-around lovely human. I am so thankful to have connected with someone who gets me. If you’re not following her journey,Continue reading “VOTE 2020: Resources for Disabled and Non-Speakers Voters in Maryland”
Grant Yourself Some Kindness
I am proudly wearing my Kindness bracelet that was made by my friend Grace who runs “Kind SBY” in the photo above. These bracelets help you count your acts of kindness every day. Not only are they cute, but they also have a purpose. As someone who has a moral code founded on kindness— andContinue reading “Grant Yourself Some Kindness”
Farewell, Disability Pride Month
It seems so strange to think that an entire month has gone by already. Yesterday was the last day for Disability Pride Month. August is now here. Time sure goes by fast during quarantine, right? A month of learning, leaning in and listening. A month of crying out, crying along with my fellow disabled friendsContinue reading “Farewell, Disability Pride Month”
Thank you, ADA #ADA30
Every day for “Disability Pride Month” – I am committed to writing pieces that reflect the diversity, truths, and reality of our disabled community If you want to share your piece with me or be interviewed this month, I would love to share your voice! Please email me at: submissions@thegirlinthepinkwheelchair.com Today marks 30 years of the ADA. I am what’sContinue reading “Thank you, ADA #ADA30”
National Disability Voter Registration Week
Every day for “Disability Pride Month” – I am committed to writing pieces that reflect the diversity, truths, and reality of our disabled community If you want to share your piece with me or be interviewed this month, I would love to share your voice! Please email me at: submissions@thegirlinthepinkwheelchair.com Today is July 17th which is the last day ofContinue reading “National Disability Voter Registration Week”
Joshua Wilson and What You Don’t Get About Autonomy
Every day for “Disability Pride Month” – I am committed to writing pieces that reflect the diversity, truths, and reality of our disabled community If you want to share your piece with me or be interviewed this month, I would love to share your voice! Please email me at: submissions@thegirlinthepinkwheelchair.com All over, I have seen Joshua Wilson thrown out ofContinue reading “Joshua Wilson and What You Don’t Get About Autonomy”
Salisbury Disability Pride Flag
Not only can you download your flag, but I’m going to show you a way that you can craft your own flag! From paper! Download your flag below or by clicking this Google Drive link! If you’ve been following me, you know that I am pretty darn excited that July was officially proclaimed as DisabilityContinue reading “Salisbury Disability Pride Flag”
July is Disability Pride Month in Salisbury MD!
July is officially DISABILITY PRIDE MONTH in Salisbury, MD. Can I say that with anymore excitement? I don’t think so. Major cities like Philadelphia, New York City, and Chicago all recognize this with Parades and great celebrations! Now the city (where I call home) has decided to honor Disability Pride Month. This is a veryContinue reading “July is Disability Pride Month in Salisbury MD!”
