Author: Shari Cooper

As Thanksgiving 2023 approaches, I find myself giving thanks all-around. As always, I’m thankful for the typical; good health, family, friends, work, and an abundance of great opportunities. This year, I’d like to spotlight my thanks for my cell phone. I know it may sound funny, but my cell phone opens a tremendous amount of... Read more »

As you all know, I’m a Bengal’s football fan! On any given Sunday, your girl is decked out in orange and black from head to toe ready to root for my favorite team. My love of the game came from my brothers. I used to watch them play football in the street. Many aspire to... Read more »

Today’s blog topic comes from my friend, Melissa! I have been a fan of many recording artists in my life including Prince, Michael Jackson, New Edition, and Whitney Houston. Although a fan of many, I never joined anyone’s fan club. Instead, when I was younger, I would listen to my favorite artists’ music, repeatedly, driving... Read more »

Some disabilities are invisible like epilepsy. Often, when a disability is invisible people make assumptions that are not accurate. You’re in for a treat because today’s blogger, Matthew Rizer, is not only going to break down what epilepsy is, he’s also going to tell you how you can help. Take it away Matt. The floor... Read more »

In the fairy tale story of Cinderella, her desire was to meet a prince and fall in love. Just like the fairy tale, most people would also like to find a prince or princess to fall in love with. Even if you meet him or her and you don’t fall in love, the least you... Read more »

Halloween is coming, and I’m excited. In the past, I’ve dressed up as a maid, referee, and a cowgirl. All costumes were cute but in the back of my mind I was always thinking, I wish there was a way I could incorporate my scooter that I use for mobility purposes. In my opinion, when... Read more »

It’s Disability Employment Month. Once again, I’m here to celebrate it. Employment for my community is just as important to us as it is for anyone else. To be gainfully employed truly enhances one’s quality of life. Today’s guest-blogger, Beth Johnson, loves her job at Goodwill Easterseals Miami Valley and is here to share what... Read more »

Although I’m proud to be an advocate, there’re times when I need others to advocate for me. Growing up, my mother was my advocate. If not for my mom, I truly don’t know where I’d be now.  I’m appreciative that when I need help, I have a community I can call on including, the Super... Read more »

Is it ever acceptable to laugh at disabilities? I laugh all the time when something happens that pertains to my disability. Sometimes funny things happen, and I personally think life is too short to be so uptight. Now, let me clarify, there’s a big difference between laughing at an unharmful funny incident instead of making... Read more »

Unfortunately, living and growing up in world as a black boy poses its own set of challenges. As an aunt of many nephews who are black, I find myself worried every time they walk out of the door. I constantly tell them, don’t wear their hood on their heads while walking or while in a... Read more »