Until Now
March 17, 2023
For a person with a disability, career success, marriage, and having a savings was a dream … until now. On April 1, 2023 opportunities…
“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…