Judy Heumann was an American disability rights activist who has spent her life advocating for equal rights and opportunities for people with disabilities. Her book, “Being Heumann: A Memoir,” chronicles her journey as a disabled person and the challenges she faced as she fought for disability rights. The book begins with Heumann’s childhood in Brooklyn, […]
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Introduction In today’s world, accessibility for people with disabilities is a crucial issue that must be addressed to ensure equal opportunities for all individuals. Despite significant progress in recent years, people with disabilities still face a variety of accessibility issues that can limit their ability to fully participate in society. These accessibility issues can manifest […]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZd5j23xEs4&t=178s I had the honor and privilege to interview Judy a few years ago. This will probably be the most famous disabled individual I’ll ever get to interview. With her resent passing, I will always cherish the few moments I got to ask her about her book, “Being Heumann”. I highly recommend you read my […]
Living With Cerebral Palsy in the USA Is A Blessing. See How? Living with Cerebral Palsy can be challenging, just like other disabilities. When parents get the diagnosis, they go through a roller coaster of emotions. For parents, it’s painful to think that others would not accept their child. Besides acceptance, kids with special needs […]
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, almost 50% of persons with a disability who were not working reported some type of barrier to employment in July 2019. This can be anything from a lack of education or training to a lack of accommodations on the job. Persons with disabilities often face many barriers […]
Did you know that 1 in 4 people in the United States has a disability? That’s a huge number of people who face barriers to accessing everyday life. From not being able to use public transportation to not having access to buildings or information, disabled people often experience a lack of accessibility. In this article, […]
People with disabilities encounter many challenges in their everyday lives. This can be due to a variety of factors, such as the lack of accessible infrastructure or the attitudes of other people. This article will explore some of the challenges that people with disabilities face daily. I hope that we can all work together to […]
Living with a disability can be difficult. No matter your condition, you may feel like you’re the only one who is struggling. It’s easy to feel alone and isolated in a world that seems designed for non-disabled people. In this article, I will discuss the challenges that disabled people face regularly. I will also talk […]