I’ve broken 60 bones. Possibly more, I’m not sure. As I heal from a fractured leg, it’s made me think about my previous injuries, and what they meant to me. When I was a kid, I never really saw anyone who looked like me: in a wheelchair, with brittle bones and a few surgeries underContinue reading “How My Brittle Bones Gave Me A Solid Purpose”
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In Death, I Found Gratitude
Two and a half years ago, I almost died. I almost took my last breath, and said my last words. And then I didn’t. I’m still kicking, and I am grateful everyday. My dance with death came during a surgery, and things got a little out of wack, especially with my breathing. I wrote theContinue reading “In Death, I Found Gratitude”
What Great Stories About Disability Look Like
The following is an excerpt from our Disability Marketing Guide. It is written from the perspective of our director, Ryan Willson. When I was younger, I followed Shaquille O’Neal as much as I could. He was a star in my eyes, and a star basketball player. I dreamt day and night that I would oneContinue reading “What Great Stories About Disability Look Like”