October is a month focused on activism and outreach across the disability community. Among other things, it’s dwarfism awareness month, and disability employment awareness month. Both are important to me as are other campaigns going on in the next few weeks, but it’s the ladder I decided to focus on today. Specifically, I thought it…
I'm not one to let much get in the way of good food. I've navigated unfamiliar city streets, argued with lost delivery drivers, and read inaccessible menus all for a tasty bite. If there's one thing I love, it's a quick call to Domino's at any time from anywhere, but now, I vehemently refuse, and…
There's a new app on my technological radar, and it's called IAccess. Before anyone gets mad, it's not just for iphone, but for android devices too. This app is new, but has loads of potential. In a nut shell, it's like Yelp, but with a focus on accessibility. I am completely blind, and I have…
Creating accessible and inclusive environments may seem daunting in this increasingly digital world. While one might think that the fast evolution of technology would leave people with disabilities behind, the opposite is true, making it easier for us to be included in most any new development. today marks 2019’s Global Accessibility Awareness day, and it’s…
Last week I was taking a look through twitter on my lunch break, and came across something that got me talking. The news is talking about using electric shock to treat children with ADHD. I shouldn't have to explain how wrong and ableist this is in 2019. #SuckItAbleism — Esoteric Quality 🤑 (@EsotericQuality) April 24,…
No, I’m not wearing blue, or lighting things blue, or giving a damn about the color blue with autism speaks. Number one, they don’t truly support the people they claim to serve and number two, I wouldn’t be able to identify the color blue if I tripped over it. I will however fully support this…
Social media is generally your best friend or your worst nightmare. It brings people together but also thickens those dividing lines that set one another apart. For me, it's a way to network and keep up to date with current events. Sometimes, it's the place where I get my hands dirty by digging in deep…