When I said there was no more turning back believe me↑
At a young age.. the start of my high school journey..Hearing my mom encourage me to speak up because if not people will not see me.. 14 years old.. a month into my first year of high school journey i heard the word Ketrina is scheduled for major scoliosis surgery.
Both had my heart pretty blank for many reasons.
This all happened in 2009. By 2011 I was ready to find a way to share my story and connect with OTHERS. I started a my own an website www.trinafightforrights.com where I truly discovered my voice was strong in many ways even through my written stories.
At the age of 14.. when i enrolled in a school that as a student with a disability with mobility needs i felt invisible..
those who were in special education self contained classes like myself only had classes on the first floor of the school building.
Plus one of my classrooms was the size of a closet with no windows
all of these unfair treatment really open up my eyes and heart to start speaking out. It began with me writing letters to the write authority
In 2013. My senior year of high school...one of my case mangers asked about my plans after graduating mention after high school. She mention I can learn computer skills or do recreation activities an that's usually Monday- Friday from 9am-3p.m which means she was considering a day program...
Why is that the 1st pathway/ direction they have for people with disabilities after they age out of of the school system between age 18 and 21.??
Once I graduated high school and receive my diploma l stated on this journey their is no more turning back..
With many days and nights of e-mails and phone calls.. My parents support and telling me don't worry things are going to work out..
This little girl that many just needed to take the time to get to know me just a little more.
In the fall of 2013 I enrolled to Kingsbrough Community College and maintain 3.0 GPA and was inducted into 3 to 4 honor societies since than.
I never expected to strive the way I have. Once I connected with myself and my abilities.. My self confidence began soaring within my intelligent and beyond..
I felt more valued and empowered within my voice to share my experience with the school system and become an advocate for people with disabilities
In January of 2014 my mission to be a leader and true advocate for people with disabilities showed up
**I got accepted to a course called Partners in Policymaking where I became a well trained an educated advocate for people with developmental disabilities and their families and in 2014 I became a 2014 partners grad
I began to get publicity by sharing my experience within the special education system
Then I was also nominate to serve on the youth advisory board for special education in Albany for 2 years
In 2016 I started Voice's of Power
2017- I traveled to the Caribbean on 1st international trip on a mission
in the fall of 2017 i was crowned Ms Wheelchair NY 2018
In the fall of 2018 i won the tittle Ms Wheelchair NY 2018 My Platform to bring self advocacy into schools
in june of 2018 i was appointed to serve on the developmental disabilities planning council
In the fall of 2018 I experienced a break down that I decided to take a break from college and within that time I was granted opportunities as I was continuing my reign as Ms Wheelchair NY 2018
A year later the Fall 2019 I got up and said I am going to face this college life again
Things that happen is out of my control I can't change somethings in my life and that can be overwhelming at times
I enrolled college close to home to avoid battles and stress of the Para transit system access A Ride and my aid service
I looked for jobs to replace college but when that door didn't happen I knew I needed to do something to keep me productive
After figuring things out and finding balance i was told i have 57 college credits and all I need to full fill is my math requirement once I switch to get a general liberal arts degree
Today I am getting started on math course once I pass with a C or better I am set to be eligible for my associates degree
Once heard college was not possible
But here I am.. forward is forward.. life is amazing.. there is no more turning back
At a young age.. the start of my high school journey..Hearing my mom encourage me to speak up because if not people will not see me.. 14 years old.. a month into my first year of high school journey i heard the word Ketrina is scheduled for major scoliosis surgery.
Both had my heart pretty blank for many reasons.
This all happened in 2009. By 2011 I was ready to find a way to share my story and connect with OTHERS. I started a my own an website www.trinafightforrights.com where I truly discovered my voice was strong in many ways even through my written stories.
At the age of 14.. when i enrolled in a school that as a student with a disability with mobility needs i felt invisible..
those who were in special education self contained classes like myself only had classes on the first floor of the school building.
Plus one of my classrooms was the size of a closet with no windows
all of these unfair treatment really open up my eyes and heart to start speaking out. It began with me writing letters to the write authority
In 2013. My senior year of high school...one of my case mangers asked about my plans after graduating mention after high school. She mention I can learn computer skills or do recreation activities an that's usually Monday- Friday from 9am-3p.m which means she was considering a day program...
Why is that the 1st pathway/ direction they have for people with disabilities after they age out of of the school system between age 18 and 21.??
Once I graduated high school and receive my diploma l stated on this journey their is no more turning back..
With many days and nights of e-mails and phone calls.. My parents support and telling me don't worry things are going to work out..
This little girl that many just needed to take the time to get to know me just a little more.
In the fall of 2013 I enrolled to Kingsbrough Community College and maintain 3.0 GPA and was inducted into 3 to 4 honor societies since than.
I never expected to strive the way I have. Once I connected with myself and my abilities.. My self confidence began soaring within my intelligent and beyond..
I felt more valued and empowered within my voice to share my experience with the school system and become an advocate for people with disabilities
In January of 2014 my mission to be a leader and true advocate for people with disabilities showed up
**I got accepted to a course called Partners in Policymaking where I became a well trained an educated advocate for people with developmental disabilities and their families and in 2014 I became a 2014 partners grad
I began to get publicity by sharing my experience within the special education system
Then I was also nominate to serve on the youth advisory board for special education in Albany for 2 years
In 2016 I started Voice's of Power
2017- I traveled to the Caribbean on 1st international trip on a mission
in the fall of 2017 i was crowned Ms Wheelchair NY 2018
In the fall of 2018 i won the tittle Ms Wheelchair NY 2018 My Platform to bring self advocacy into schools
in june of 2018 i was appointed to serve on the developmental disabilities planning council
In the fall of 2018 I experienced a break down that I decided to take a break from college and within that time I was granted opportunities as I was continuing my reign as Ms Wheelchair NY 2018
A year later the Fall 2019 I got up and said I am going to face this college life again
Things that happen is out of my control I can't change somethings in my life and that can be overwhelming at times
I enrolled college close to home to avoid battles and stress of the Para transit system access A Ride and my aid service
I looked for jobs to replace college but when that door didn't happen I knew I needed to do something to keep me productive
After figuring things out and finding balance i was told i have 57 college credits and all I need to full fill is my math requirement once I switch to get a general liberal arts degree
Today I am getting started on math course once I pass with a C or better I am set to be eligible for my associates degree
Once heard college was not possible
But here I am.. forward is forward.. life is amazing.. there is no more turning back
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