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Wheels On Down the Road

Disability Rights & Advocacy, Society & Politics

Accessible Air Travel Threatened

Accessible air travel should be a right, not a privilege. However, for wheelchair users, flying can be a nightmare due to frequent mishandling of mobility devices. Every trip comes with an underlying fear: Will my wheelchair make it in one… Read more →

02/20/25
Society & Politics

Republican Accountability: Lost in the Trump Era

The Transformation of the Republican Party Under Trump The Republican Party has undergone a dramatic transformation under President Donald Trump’s leadership. The GOP once championed conservative values such as limited government, fiscal responsibility, and national security. Now, it is defined… Read more →

02/19/25
Off the Beaten Path, Short Stories

Oasis: A Journey Through the Wasteland

Walking through the desert, a lone traveler comes upon a tall mountain next to a deep hole. This is not like any desert you might have seen, dear reader. No, this desert stretches to the horizon and beyond. There is… Read more →

02/18/25
Disability Rights & Advocacy, Life & Perspective

Presidents’ Day and Disability: A Hidden History

Today’s post is a history lesson, but I hope you find it enlightening rather than dull. It’s Presidents’ Day, a holiday originally created to celebrate George Washington’s birthday on February 22. As the nation grew and elected more presidents, the… Read more →

02/17/25
Disability Rights & Advocacy

How Policy Changes Could Impact Disability Support Services

I have been receiving support services through personal care assistant (PCA) hours for over twenty years. Over this time, I have worked with many different PCAs, each bringing unique skills and compassion to their work. My first PCA, Colleen, was… Read more →

02/16/25
Disability Rights & Advocacy

The Cost of Love: SSI, Marriage, and Disabled Individuals

First, I want to wish everyone a happy Valentine’s Day. It is a day for love and lovers, whether you’ve been in a relationship for five days or fifty years. Love is in the air today. A Personal Story I… Read more →

02/14/25
Disability Rights & Advocacy, Life & Perspective

Help Wanted?

“Do you need help?” This is a question that many people with disabilities, including myself, face daily. While it is often asked with good intentions, it can be an awkward or even frustrating experience for both the person offering assistance… Read more →

02/12/25
Disability Rights & Advocacy, Life & Perspective

An Invitation to the Table

Last week, I found myself at a local coffee shop, seated at one of the accessible tables. My belongings were spread out, coffee in hand, ready to tackle some work. The table bore a small marker—a symbol indicating it was… Read more →

02/11/25

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