Things You Should Never Say to A Wheelchair User

Things You Should Never Say to A Wheelchair User

I have been in a wheelchair since I was two years old, so I’ve had my fair share of weird and uncalled for questions. Whether it’s strangers on the internet or the cashier at the grocery store, people seem to feel privy to every detail of my life as a wheelchair user....
Why we need to stop saying “Special Needs”

Why we need to stop saying “Special Needs”

The term “Special Needs” is one of those cringe-worthy, euphemistic, ways to speak about people with disabilities. For years I couldn’t put my finger on what it is about this phrase that bothers me so much…but this PSA for World Down Syndrome Day perfectly...