How Wheelchair Sports Made Me a Better Leader
The very first sport I played was wheelchair soccer. I loved it from my first practice. Even before that, sports have always been my major passion and shaped me into who I am today. I come from a sports-loving family, and watching sports was a pastime that always brought us together. I was fortunate enough to […]
What I Learned about Love, Dating, and Friendships as a Person with a Disability (Plus Tips for Building Meaningful Relationships)
It’s never been easier to meet people, yet it’s never been harder to build authentic connections. Dating is not easy, and it is even more challenging for those of us living with disabilities. I am in my mid-thirties and have only dated one person my entire life. Honestly, I feel a little underqualified to write […]
Top Four Best Practices for Hiring Individuals with Disabilities that Every Employer Should Know
I have advocated for the disability community and served as the Special Projects Coordinator at the Bobby Dodd Institute (BDI) for over a decade. Disability Advocacy has become my passion and I truly love the work I get to do. During that time, I’ve had the opportunity to work with hundreds of individuals living with […]
Five Legit Reasons to Hire People with Disabilities
By Kylie Moore In my previous writings, I covered topics like how to advocate for yourself and provided techniques on how to request accommodations. But before we can get to this point, we first need to be hired. All companies and hiring managers are looking for loyal, hardworking employees who can bring new ideas to […]
Accommodations at Work 101: What They Are and How to Do Them Right
With Examples and Solutions for Employers and Employees For perfect on-the-job performance, salary is only one element of the overall picture. Factors like clear goals, non-judgmental feedback, work-life balance, access to equipment, training, and resources are even more important. While this may seem straightforward, individuals with disabilities may encounter roadblocks. All employees with disabilities strive […]
Three Fundamental Workplace Self-Advocacy Steps that Helped Me Find (and Keep) a Fulfilling Job
By Kylie Moore Being a self-advocate is a valuable skill that has helped me in many areas of life. One of the most critical areas where advocacy comes into play is the workplace. Finding the right job and maintaining it, can be challenging for a person with a disability. Yet, if you learn to advocate […]
Eight Vital Requirements for Empowering Independence in the Lives of People with Disabilities
What if you lost your ability to make decisions that affect your life and your future? Not because you can’t make those decisions but simply because of barriers created by society and your surrounding community. One in four Americans lives with a disability, meaning that one in four individuals faces the real threat of being […]
The Often-Overlooked Benefits of Working While Living with a Disability
By Kylie Moore In 2022, nearly 80 percent of the individuals living with disabilities were unemployed, according to the most recent data provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The unemployment rates for persons with a disability (7.6 percent) and persons without a disability (3.5 percent) declined in 2022. However, as the numbers suggest, those […]
Five Ways to Create a More Inclusive Workplace
Nowadays, everyone is talking about diversity and inclusion. Experts in the area are competing to create yet another training. HR managers are eagerly seeking opportunities to increase their knowledge on the subject. But what, indeed, is inclusion? What is diversity? Diversity and inclusion are two very different concepts; however, they go hand in hand in […]
Here is How to Stay Active While Living with a Disability
More than ten years ago, in 2009, Eric participated in the Special Olympics Games for the first time. He still remembers his very first competition as if it were yesterday. To date, he has participated in multiple games, including bocce ball and swimming. However, his personal favorite is basketball. Most recently, Eric added a new […]