Blog Category
Sharing what I’ve learned about accessibility, technology, and everyday independence.
Category: Events & Advocacy
Advocacy work: Events, conferences, workshops, presentations, etc.
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Written in My Own Voice: Why June 4 and the “World at Day” Demand Digital Freedom
I’ve been a quadriplegic woman my whole adult life. I know what it feels like when a space wasn’t built for you. The sidewalk that drops off without a curb cut. The door that requires two hands. The building entrance that technically has a ramp, except it’s around the back, past the dumpsters, because someone…
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Why Global Accessibility Awareness Day Hits Different When the Internet Is Your Voice
Every May, the accessibility community marks Global Accessibility Awareness Day — a moment to get the world talking about digital access and inclusion. This year, GAAD falls on Thursday, May 21, 2026, and it’s a milestone: the 15th anniversary of a day that, fittingly, started with a single blog post. I want to tell you…
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National Assistive Technology Awareness Day: Why April 22 Matters to Me
April 22 is National Assistive Technology Awareness Day. For me, it is one of the most meaningful days on the calendar. Assistive technology (AT) is woven into the fabric of my daily life: it is how I move, communicate, work, and engage with the world on my own terms. What Is National Assistive Technology Awareness…