“You can’t…” It all started with the words “you can’t.” Those are two words that never sat well with me. I’m not sure if…
As a woman with a disability, figuring out what defines me, and how I define myself, has been a tricky thing. Some parts of…
Do you know what it takes to gain admission to law school? Most people think you only need the basics: excellent grades, a high…
Obtaining employment requires education, experience, and reliable transportation. Transportation can be a barrier to job candidates with disabilities. Depending on where you live, there…
My name is Joshua Stranix. I wanted to be employed from a young age. I began working in 1994 when I was 17 years…
In kindergarten through twelfth grade, students with disabilities are entitled to the reasonable accommodations they need through the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)…
When I was 12 years old, our neighbor invited my sister, Lauren, to play on a girls’ ice hockey team. I watched my sister…
When I was around three or four years old, even before my first power chair, my parents were trying to set up a “Jellybean…
I’ve always thought of my Mom as a “forward thinking” person. Before I was even born, she was a special education teacher. Based on…
