Put the Able in Disabled

As I sit back and reflecting.. Two days before Christmas I got a text from one of my why's mom saying that he was in the hospital in the ICU.. He has Cerebral Palsy and other related medical condition. A few years ago when I really realized what I do is my purpose. I personally adopted this family for my personal mission of giving back during the holidays.  Since I was introduced to this family.. giving gifts is what makes my Christmas special  each year. My heart never feels complete without my providing to this family or giving during the holidays..  The joy on kids face. Makes my day. I myself have Cerebral Palsy but to be honest.. I am thankful i am healthy considering  my Cerebral Palsy. On my journey many families of children with disabilities are in contact with me i follow their journey as well. It really touch my heart to see families write they can't plan for the holidays etc because they did not weather they will end up in the hospital. and i j...

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 treat...