Aug 25, 2012 | Facing a fear, faith, Friends, Good Decisions, Independence, Lessons, overcoming challenges |
A few years ago, I was able to achieve what was, for me, part of my American dream. I bought a house. Designed by a graduate student in architecture at the local university, the floor plan was created with the intention that a wheelchair user would live here. The...Jul 26, 2012 | ADA, Attitudes, can do, Diversity, Education, Helping people with disabilities, Independence, people with disabilities |
Every year I celebrate. This day fills my heart with a mixture of gratitude, awe, and not entirely inexplicable pride. It’s not my birthday or a date when I accomplished anything impressive individually. But it is a day that holds considerable significance to...