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 …