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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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My Name is Kelsi Weaver, not your Inspiration
This topic is something that’s been on my mind for a while. Usually, the words come eloquently and naturally when I write, but lately, it’s been a struggle to find the right words, so I hope I can do this justice! Something that I often hear from many people I meet is that I am…
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“Nothing About Us Without Us” – My Advice for a Parent of Someone with a Disability
I would like to dedicate this blog to all parents of a child with a disability. If I could offer one single piece of advice to parents, I would say one thing. Teach your child to be an advocate because no matter how much of a loving and strong support system they may have, they…
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I DREAM OF ALL AMERICAN HOMES BUILT THIS WAY – By Adam Helbling
Up until the night of January 22, 2011, I viewed everything through the lens of most Americans. Stairs were not obstacles that got in the way of me getting into a friend’s or family member’s house. I did not have to go searching for curb cuts to cross the street. I also never had to…
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“Let The Shameful Wall of Exclusion Finally Come Tumbling Down. “
Thirty-two years ago today, on July 26, 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act, also known as The ADA, was signed into law by President George H.W. Bush. For someone like myself who identifies as having a disability, this law has made a big impact for myself and so many other generations of people, and it…
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“The Best Therapist Has Fur and Four Legs,” My Service Dog Jackson!
If you are a dog person, you know that love from a dog is like nothing else! I never realized this until I met my service dog, Jackson, for the first time. I received Jackson from the Assistance Dogs for Achieving Independence Program, which takes place at The Ability Center in Sylvania, Ohio. Having Jackson…
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