When I was younger I would have considered myself to be the ugliest person in the world, to say the least, I had buck teeth that would remind anyone of Bugs bunny until I finally got braces in 6th grade…
A few months ago the whole world changed and just like that we were in a global pandemic that will be a part of ancient history in the next 20 years and kids will be learning about this in their…
I was first diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy at the age of two years old, after weighing 2 lbs. 3 oz at birth. But I never allowed my Cerebral Palsy to define me or my abilities to achieve anything I set…
Dear Teacher, I know you’re probably full of butterflies and nerves after finding out you will have a student in your class with Cerebral palsy. But don’t worry you got this and you are about to go on an adventure…
At the age of five is when I received my first ever manual wheelchair. I remember the day like it was yesterday sitting in my stroller feeling anxious to finally start my journey as a wheelchair user as I saw…
In honor of the ADA 30th anniversary, I wanted to do something a little different I wanted to give recognition to advocates that had a strong impact on my life throughout the years of me connecting and doing advocacy work…
I first started to take an interest in writing poetry after my mother recommended I start to write poetry to help me cope with Cerebral palsy. At first, I was reluctant to do so thinking there’s no way writing poetry…
This month is Disability Pride Month! The month coincides with the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 which is a time to celebrate people with disabilities and to advocate for a more inclusive world. So why…
With my birthday being tomorrow, I tend to think about my journey with Cerebral Palsy and why I consider my cerebral palsy to be one of my best birthday gifts Cerebral palsy has made my life adventurous – Cerebral…
On July 26, 1990, President George H.W Bush officially signed The Americans with Disabilities Act as also known as the ADA which prohibited discrimination against people with disabilities. Fast forward 30 years later the ADA is still in effect and…