Powerfully Disabled

Tag: disability advocacy

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • “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…