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 …
National Disability Employment Awareness Month
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) …
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.