Tag: disability

Gradual Lasting Change

In 1977, activists occupied the San Francisco Federal Building for 26 days to fight for disability rights. Photo by Anthony Tusler. I can honestly say that I was born to be an advocate. The complications of my birth gave me a disability known as Cerebral Palsy. As a result, my speech, balance, and some motor... Continue Reading →

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Unfiltered Voices

Why I teach writing. Yes, I teach writing. Or, more specifically, I’m currently tutoring students who have one thing in common. All of my students are adults living with a condition known as cerebral palsy. Now, before your mind goes into automatic pity mode, please understand that the people I’m about to talk about, find... Continue Reading →

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