Universal access. Think about it. What do those two words really mean? As a disability advocate, those two words are immensely important in the work that I do. I am constantly reminding others, especially those who are able bodied and may be required to provide some sort of accommodation, that the foundation behind universal access is the idea …
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My name is Justin Graves. I am a 20-something young professional based between the Washington, D.C. metro area and Blacksburg, Virginia. I thank you for visiting this journal about my life: what I learn, who I love, what I am passionate about, what I eat, and who I impact. | Ut Prosim | Go Hokies! | Life is all about what you have done for other people.
Seaweed when cooked that tastes like….bacon?
This article is several months old, but when it appeared on my Facebook newsfeed a few hours ago, I decided, promptly although late: yeah, you can go ahead and count me in. Definitely adding it to the ol’ Bucket List to try this stuff some day! Read more on seaweed that tastes like bacon when …
Walking does not define happiness.
This photo doesn’t require any kind of legitimate elaboration or explanation. Read it, digest it, and, please, truly consider it. Few things I read among the internet’s many inspirational photos are as accurate as this right here. Thank you to my friend Erika H. for sharing it with me via Mobility Venture’s Facebook page:
American Crime: Endorsed.
I’ve never been and still am not a big believer in watching a lot of television. I get most of my energy from other people so as I’ve grown older I’ve insisted on real-life interactions, and not watching characters on the tube. Lately, though, I’ve given TV entertainment more of a chance. Especially when it …
12 great reasons to learn American Sign Language.
I was first introduced to American Sign Language (ASL) as a kid in elementary school. Those are the earliest memories that I have of encountering someone who couldn’t hear or speak. My cousin – my aunt’s daughter – was born deaf. Over the years, while I strived to communicate with her in a more authentic …
Paralysis vs. Blackness
For laughs, first, check out this recent skit from SNL. It is SPOT on, if you’ve been paying attention to the popular media lately. As I wrote earlier this month, as I’ve gotten older, I’ve learned that my identity as a man who has paralysis living with him is much stronger than my identity as …
February is Black History Month.
When I was growing up, I was always really interested in Black history. I realized that, even when I was little, I was being given an opportunity to learn more about my background, heritage, and culture than many other minorities did in such a public setting. And, obviously, my classmates were being educated about it, …
THANK YOU!
This post is a simple and quick, but heartfelt, thank you to the nurse and tech staff of Unit 3C at Medstar Washington Hospital Center. This is the place that I’ve unexpectedly called home for the past month – more on that later – and I couldn’t be more thankful! Thank you all! After getting …