Powerfully Disabled

Tag: Disability Rights

  • 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…

  • My First Trip To Washington D.C.

    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…

  • Remembering Judy Heumann

    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…

  • 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…

  • 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…