Alison in Bi mask at Poor People's Campaign rally 8/2
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Poor and disabled: Participating in the Poor People’s Campaign’s Activism with a Disability

I’ve been active during the time I’ve taken off from posting. One of my biggest efforts was a multi-day trip to Washington, DC to join the Poor People’s Campaign in a push for congressional reforms through civil disobedience. We had a simple set of demands for the Senate, which has, of yet, been unfulfilled. Our…

three smiling bi people. Alison is on the left(white woman with brown hair and tinted lenses), Godwin upside down in the middle(Asian man with black hair and sunglassess), and Nee on the right(Black woman with her hair natural and up). All three are smiling into the camera. They are lying on their backs, with only their faces visible.
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Celebrating Pride Weekend as a Queer Disabled Woman

I have been living with Functional Neurological Disorder for the past 20 years. I also realized that I was bisexual about 19 years ago. After I joined BiRequest several years after coming out, I was invited to participate in the Heritage of Pride March in New York City. I loved the experience of marching through…

man with white hair sits in wheelchair in front of a red car. Another man, with "volunteer" written on his T-shirt is pushing the chair.
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Traveling with a disability: car travel

While some health conditions prevent disabled people from driving, many others don’t. What disabilities prevent driving and which don’t can be surprising. There are many accessibility features available today to allow wheelchair users and people with other mobility limits to drive despite their presumed inability to do so. There also are many advances in automated…

The picture is taken looking down at my arm and hand. Nigel is on the couch beside me, his paws touching the blanket I'm under. His tail is firmly wrapped around my wrist.
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Planning in recovery time after losing last summer to Covid-19

2020 was a rough year, and I’m recognizing the different pressures I’ve had, many of which were caused or magnified by Covid-19. I’m recognizing that while I’ve managed to do a fair bit this past year, I’m now a bit fatigued and low on energy for self-care as well as resistant to following the routines…

A Third Reconstruction: How this House Resolution should help the disabled community
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A Third Reconstruction: How this House Resolution should help the disabled community

As I’ve mentioned in previous posts, I’m an active participant in the New Jersey Poor People’s Campaign. I want to share with you the most recent activity of the campaign and explain both its significance and how it helps us, the disabled community. The Poor People’s Campaign along with House Representatives Barbara Lee and Pramila…

view through the window of a plane. The wing is central to the image, and colored pink, reflecting the early-morning light
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Flying with a disability

You absolutely can fly while managing your condition! While there aren’t generally travel discounts (airlines are private companies), there are rules to help you travel safely, referred to as the Air Carrier Access Act. Your carrier’s services should provide you with supports for your trip, but it is your responsibility to let them know that…

wheelchair user at a subway station with their back to the photographer.
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Traveling with a disability: Save yourself spoons and money!

Traveling in any way can be a relatively large expense, and for those of us with disabilities, it can also take up a disproportionate amount of energy. There are some things you can do now to help you have an easier time when you travel later, whether you’re traveling across town or across the country….

A doctor smiles at the camera while holding a clipboard. She appears to be in a waiting room, with patients behind her
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Managing doctor care during this lull in Covid-19

I don’t know about where you live, but here in New Jersey, we’re experiencing a decrease in Covid-19 spread. With everybody (over 16) willing to get vaccinated able to get shots, the numbers are going down a bit and it’s becoming time to think about catching back up with Al and my medical care. I’m…