Tag: inclusion

All I Wanted Was a Background Check. Apparently, That Was Too Much to Ask.

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Another day, another reminder of why disability inclusion matters. I have spent my entire life navigating a world that wasn’t exactly designed for someone like me. At 2’7″, with Osteogenesis Imperfecta Type III, I use an electric wheelchair and have some pretty significant physical limitations. But I’ve also spent 37 years figuring out how to […]

Growing up with Osteogenesis Imperfecta: Hide-and-Seek That Ended on a China Cabinet

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Growing up with Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) meant that I often had to do things a little differently than other kids. OI, sometimes called brittle bone disease, affects bone strength and mobility, which meant my family and friends had to be mindful of my safety. But one thing I never wanted was for my disability to prevent me […]