Whitney Ford, a former Ms. Wheelchair Alabama, reflects on her reign, expressing a desire to have accomplished more and the ongoing nature of advocacy. While her title provided a start, she emphasizes the need for continuous advocacy and plans to speak at events and evolve her platform, He Is My Crutch, by announcing new projects and books.
The blog post features an interview with Meredith O'Connor, a Teen Nick Star and advocate for anti-bullying and mental health. She discusses her journey, upcoming projects, and her collaboration with the United Nations. 22-year-old Meredith also mentions her support for Type 1 Action, a foundation aiding people with diabetes. For more information, visit her website and social media.
Daniel Phelan, founder of Type 1 Action, was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at 13. His organization fights discrimination against those with the condition, focusing on advocating for children's rights. Phelan's law firm helps kids with Type 1 diabetes get necessary accommodations at school and has successfully represented six cases. Visit http://www.type1action.org to learn more and donate to Type 1 Diabetes research.
Charisse Hogan, a woman with Cerebral Palsy, Low Tone, and Ataxia, faced bullying and misunderstanding due to her disability. Overcoming depression, she now embraces her uniqueness and spreads disability awareness. Despite daily challenges, she creates crafts and videos, dreams of acting, and aims to improve opportunities for the disabled community. She finds motivation in Walt Disney’s quote: “It’s kind of fun to do the impossible.”
Abrielle McCollom, 24, from Ohio, shares her journey living with Right Spastic Hemiplegia Cerebral Palsy, Complex Partial Epilepsy, and Scoliosis. She overcame challenges, discrimination, and strives to empower the disabled community through her website. Her determination and positivity prove that anything is possible. She drives and hopes for more acceptance and awareness for the disabled community.
Note: This is an old interview so the interviewee has either gotten older, married, name or career change, and has children. UM: What is your name? Arthur: Arthur Renowitzky UM: How old are you? Arthur: 26 UM: Where are you from? (State only) Arthur: Raised in California, born in North Dakota UM: What type of… Continue reading Living With A Disability – Arthur Renowitzky Interview
Note: This is an old interview and as of now Tim and Mike no longer do live performances. UM: What is your name? Mike Berkson. Tim Wambach UM: How old are you? Mike: 25 Tim: 40 UM: Where are you from? (State only) Mike&Tim: We both are from Illinois. UM: What type of disability do… Continue reading Living W| A Disability: Mike Berkson & Tim Wambach of Handicap This!
