National Disability Employment Awareness Month

A bilateral above knee amputee with prosthetic legs sits in a wheelchair, looking to his left and speaking with a potential client, who is also seated. There is a backdrop behind them with the words "Walking Spirit" across the middle of a purple field.

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

An image of 25 people with diverse disabilities standing in front of a large patriotic van with the words Disability Freedom & Justice on the side.

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

A man with prosthetic legs wearing a brown kilt and a green shirt stand with a woman wearing bluejeans and a black shirt in a vendor booth for Walking Spirit, LLC.

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 …