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 …
Category: Personal
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:
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 …
The longest study ever done on happiness.
This TED talk touched me today in so, so many ways. I’ll share my highlights within. If you just want to watch the full talk, though, just click on the play icon below.
Virginia and Veteran Homelessness.
I just found this piece online and wanted to share it here, too. It seemed particularly appropriate seeing as Veteran’s Day was just 2 days ago: “Virginia Just Became the First State in the US to End Veteran Homelessness” Working in D.C., I pass by many homeless people on the daily. It forces me to think about …