Author: Esther Klang

  • What Is the ADA?

    A Beginner’s Guide to the Americans with Disabilities Act Picture this: you roll up to a building for a job interview, and there’s no ramp. Just stairs. What happens next used to depend entirely on luck, on whether the person inside felt like helping you. Now, it depends on the law. You’ve probably heard the…

  • Why Peer Support Matters More Than We Realize

    “I’ve learned that some of the most important conversations don’t happen because someone has all the answers. They happen because someone says, ‘I’ve been there.’ Those three words can change everything.” Communication Is About More Than Words When people think about augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), they often picture a speech-generating device, a communication app,…

  • The Journey Continues: My 48th Walking Session with the Atalante X Exoskeleton

    What does progress look like after nearly 20 years of living with paralysis? For me, it looks like showing up for another rehabilitation session, celebrating small victories, and continuing to believe that progress is possible. Today I completed my 48th walking session with the Atalante X exoskeleton by Wandercraft, and I left feeling stronger—not just…