Author: Shari Cooper

Celebrate Keep America Beautiful Day with guest-blogger Cindy Carusone by learning of tips to help you do so. Shari Keep America Beautiful Unless you’ve been under a rock for a year, you’ve probably noticed everything is getting expensive these days. We’re all paying more for food, gas, rent, utilities– inflation is rearing its ugly head... Read more »

As a woman, who’s black, and has a disability, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is very important to me. I love to see DEI being represented everywhere I go. Unfortunately, it isn’t, usually I’m the one at the table representing the three characters that make me who I am. When you don’t see people who... Read more »

Every community has its own unique culture and unless you’re a part of it, know someone, or are invited in, you may never understand how one lives. I’ve found the deaf community to be a very private community that often does not invite outsiders. Although I never understood why this was, I respected their culture.... Read more »

In the past, many individuals felt ashamed if they suffered with a bipolar disorder. Matter of fact, until about a decade or so ago, no one even knew what a bipolar disorder was. Living with any disability can cause its own struggles, but it’s the negative judgements from others that often makes it even harder.... Read more »

Happy Women’s History Month. There are many women I admire that have helped shaped me into the strong independent women I am today. Without the mentoring of great women, many girls wouldn’t have the knowledge needed to grow into the women they are today. As a woman with a disability, I admire the pioneers who... Read more »

There’s a saying, you meet people for a reason or a season. I met Tracy L. Craig for a reason. I’ve known her for only a year, but I feel like I’ve known her all my life. Through our journey, I learned Tracy is the mother of an adorable little girl named Rachel, who has... Read more »

Once again, I come to blog nation to help me celebrate March.  This month is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. I am so happy there’s a month to share with the world to show the strides in which we make as a community. The month of March not only gives persons with disabilities to share their... Read more »

Receiving dental care is a big deal in the disability community.  Beyond finding an actual dentist, there are other barriers that are usually not considered. So, with this blog, my hope is to bring this subject to the forefront and help others find the best way to keep their teeth healthy. Dental care is a... Read more »

Most of you know that I love my scooter and it is very important to me for my mobility and independence.  Well, last year, it was time to get a spanking new shiny scooter.  That task proved to be a struggle.  I eventually was able to get my new scooter, which I named Cherry; but... Read more »

February is national HEART month and one thing everyone has in common is that we all have a heart. A heart is an essential organ to keep us alive. If you’re not careful, every once in a while, it can malfunction. Of course, we all know anyone can have heart attacks or develop heart disease,... Read more »