Powerfully Disabled

Powerfully Disabled

A blog to empower those with disabilities and their allies.

I’ve been keeping a secret..

Hi all.. I’ve been keeping a secret and it’s finally time to share! Powerfully Disabled will be having an Instagram live show! The show will be focusing on guest interviews, educational workshops, and youth centered segments. The show Will premiere in the fall. Please follow the instagram account. @powerfully_disabled Kelsi

July 5, 2025
Before You Clock In…

I’ve been reflecting on this week’s blog and decided to try something different. I want to open the floor for a discussion and hear from you, the readers. We all have something to learn from each other, and by listening to different perspectives, we can grow together. Many of us with a lived experience of…

May 1, 2025
Homemade Pie and Honest Truths

I roll into the café. The energy is loud with lots of hustle and enthusiasm. I notice a girl sitting in the corner, not making eye contact and very distant, as if she’s on another planet. I pull up next to her. She feels distant and unengaged, but as soon as she notices me,…

April 25, 2025
My Reflection On Graduating College and My Proudest Achievement

On Thursday May 2nd, 2024, I graduated with my bachelor’s degree in social work. I’m compelled to write a blog speaking about my experience. I would like to clarify that I will not be saying the name of the institution of where I went to school in this blog. I would also like to clarify…

May 13, 2024
My First Trip To Washington D.C.

On July 19th, 2023, I was invited to be a part of The Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council’s September federal fly-in located in Washington, DC. I was humbled and excited for this opportunity. I had been to D.C. on an eighth-grade trip once before, so it had been a while! Plus, this was a new opportunity…

September 26, 2023
Remembering Judy Heumann

In my blogs, I often talk about disability history. I am sad to say that on March 4, 2023, we lost a true champion for people with disabilities and someone who made history. Her advocacy started at five years old when she was denied the right to go to school because she was considered a…

March 8, 2023
Vote!

Hi everyone, Today is Tuesday, November 8, 2022, which means it’s Election Day for the midterm elections. In my opinion, I think the greatest power we all have is using our voice and standing up for the things that we care about. I encourage everyone to use their voice and let themselves be heard when…

November 8, 2022
Keeping It Real: Advocacy is Exhausting

Advocating is extremely important, and thanks to a lot of incredible advocates in the disability community, we have a lot of the rights we have today. Growing up with a disability, you have to become an advocate very early. Whether something big or small, you always have to be making sure that you have the…

September 20, 2022
Accessibility For All

For my new blog post this week, I would like to talk about an experience I had the other day at my little brother’s football game. It was an away game, so I was going to sit on the visitor’s side with my family. However, we noticed there was no way for a wheelchair to…

September 6, 2022
A is For Accommodations

Well, it’s about that time when everyone starts heading back to school! Whether you’re in grades K through 12 or pursuing higher education, back to school is a busy time for all of us! One thing that can play an important role in a person with disabilities’ educational journey is the accommodations they receive in…

August 30, 2022