Supporting Mental Health in Disabled Students
Mental health conversations within education often focus on anxiety, depression, behavior, burnout, and emotional regulation. While these discussions are important, disabled students are frequently overlooked in these conversations. As an assistive technology and accessibility consultant, I often see how emotional well-being is impacted not only by a student’s diagnosis, but by the barriers surrounding them. […]
Mental Health and the Disability Community by the Numbers
Mental Health Awareness Month creates important opportunities for conversations surrounding emotional well-being, access to care, burnout, anxiety, depression, and support systems. However, one area that continues to be overlooked in many of these discussions is the direct connection between mental health and disability. As an assistive technology and accessibility consultant, I often see how emotional […]
Following the Money What’s Really Happening With Education Funding and IEPs
Lately there’s been a lot of noise about the Department of Education being dismantled. Some say there’s no reason to panic because “the money will still go to the states.” That statement sounds simple—and reassuring—but it leaves out some key details. If we really want to understand what’s at stake, we need to talk about […]
Redefining Independence with Assistive Technology
Independence is a word that carries deep meaning. For many, it’s often defined by the ability to do things alone—getting dressed, cooking a meal, driving a car, or managing finances without assistance. But for disabled individuals, independence isn’t always about doing things alone. It’s about doing things your way. It’s about access, autonomy, and dignity—having […]
When Caregiving Collides with Cance
Seven months ago, our world split open. My husband—my steady partner in the everyday chaos of raising our disabled daughter—was diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer. By the time we heard the words, it had already metastasized. I am a mother to a 14-year-old who is disabled and requires constant advocacy and care. I am […]