Blog Category
Sharing what I’ve learned about accessibility, technology, and everyday independence.
Category: My Story
Get to know my story – my background and my journey. If you are new to my site, start reading here!
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Words hurt: reclaiming the language of disability
Ableism is not always loud. Sometimes it is quiet. Sometimes it sounds exactly like love. I can still hear it. My mother on the phone, voice carrying through the hallway, telling someone — a neighbor, a relative, a friend — “Yes, we have two children. One healthy, one sick.” Five words. My whole identity collapsed…
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The Weight of a Milestone: Finding Meaning in a Quiet Birthday
Today is my 31st birthday. I wish I could say I woke up feeling grateful, energized, or even just content. The truth is, I woke up feeling heavy. Birthdays have always been complicated for me, and this year is no exception. In many families, birthdays are a big deal. People gather, there’s cake, balloons, and…
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Twenty Years In: Living With Disability, Medical Decisions, and What Comes Next
A disabled professional reflects on 20 years of living with the long-term impact of childhood medical decisions and why lived experience must guide care, policy, and accessibility.