We’re fast approaching the 19th anniversary of my survival day; the day I lost both of my legs to severe burns sustained in a car accident during my commute home from work…but did not die. October 22nd marks that life altering event for me and my family; my Survival Day. I wrote the following post (with a few minor edits) …
Advocating for the Latonya Reeves Freedom Act
Several weeks ago, Walking Spirit was retained to coordinate an advocacy event in Indianapolis to welcome the Caravan for Disability Freedom & Justice to Indiana. The Caravan has been traveling the country since April promoting the Latonya Reeves Freedom Act (H.R. 2708 & S. 1193) and nonpartisan voter registration. This legislation, when passed will expand the civil rights of all American citizens by enshrining the Right of People …
Talking with a New Friend
At the end of May Walking Spirit took a leap of faith, of sorts, by attending the annual National Restaurant Association Show in Chicago. In the hopes of finding new clients, and opening minds to the concept of Accessible DEI & Belonging as a training focus in the Hospitality Industry to improve community access for everyone. While there I made …
National Limb Loss & Limb Difference Awareness Month
Jeremy Warriner, a bi-lateral above knee amputee, sits in a hammock surrounded by his assistive technology and speaks about the experience of living with limb loss and limb difference. He shares his advice for supports in defining and living a successful independent life with disabilities.