Every year around this time, with summer in full swing, a couple of things have remained constant for as long as I can remember. The first is that my physical therapy routine picks up in intensity as I find myself feeling better in the warm weather and wanting to…
With summer in full swing, I figure this is a good time to go in-depth about adaptive driving. I’ve been driving for about five years, and now that I’m a comfortable driver, I think I can finally address some of the questions I get about the subject. The first…
Sometimes I’ll set out with a column idea and it gets completely transformed over the course of the week. This was one of those times. I initially intended to talk about the emotional struggles of people with disabilities over different life phases, such as graduating from high school and…
Hey, everyone! Last week I wrote a column that didn’t get a chance to be published. I thought I would have it for you this week, but it’s going to take some extra time. This week, instead, I’ll discuss dating and being in a relationship with a partner…
I started working on sorting out my mental health issues a few months ago by going to talk therapy, mainly because panic attacks have been a genuine struggle for me. I also have faced generally high amounts of anxiety. This is why I decided to discuss the topic of health…
Hey everyone, a couple things before I get into this column: First, this month I plan to roll out audio with my column so I can extend my “readability” and be more accessible to all of you. Next, I want to talk a little bit about what…
A few months ago, my life was so busy that it felt like everything was spiraling out of control — my body and mind included. As most people find with a chronic illness, stress can cause symptoms to flare. Long-term stress can have even more of an…
Having a disability means that you’ve probably experienced some rude and awkward moments. These might include someone staring at you too long in the checkout line at the store, a child loudly pointing you out to their mother when you’re out for a walk, or a stranger…
I can’t believe I’ve been away from my column for two months. These last two months were the longest I have gone without writing for at least two years. I have never been more ready to be back. I got a new diagnosis. It isn’t anything…
I’m finally going to answer the age-old question: Should you use the accessible restroom stall if you are able-bodied or otherwise don’t need to? I have been thinking about sharing my opinion almost since this column began, but for a long time, there were so…