For the past few years it has been my honor to serve as a member of the Founding National Advisory Council for ADA Watch, a program of the Coalition for Disability Rights and Justice. One of ADA Watch’s primary goals is to AMPLIFY the Voices of People with Disabilities. AMPLIFYing our Voices has become more important now than I have …
Indiana State Parks Set a New Bar for Accessibility!
On St. Patrick’s Day this year (2026), through the efforts of dedicated people at Indiana’s Department of Natural Resources, Indiana’s State Parks took a significant leap forward and set a new bar for statewide recreational accessibility. Through the support of a grant from the Eli Lilly Endowment, each of Indiana’s State Parks now has one Track Chair…parks with Inns have …
Shredding Project 2025 – Disability Culture Under Attack since 47’s Inauguration Day
I was recently asked to provide my perspective on how Project 2025 impacts people with disabilities in the United States. The following is the full original draft of the edited speech that I was honored to present during today’s 50501 “Shred Project 2025” themed protest at the Indiana Statehouse. I had to edit it due to time, and due to …
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 …