Put the Able in Disabled

Wow! I am writing this on the day the world around us is going through so much. We are kept at home most of the time due to the corna  virus was are mostly on lock down. To keep my thoughts/feelings on the right path. Yes it got me worried at times but I am focusing on the light. First this plan, dream and goal of perusing a college degree was not possible due to me having a physical disability Cerebral  Palsy. Yes I may do things a little slower than others but that does not mean it's not possible! My disability is limit less. I spent my 18 years in the NYC public school in between the special education and mainstream courses just because i needed to be in a smaller class size to focus better on my learning that was the only benefit I needed honestly. Instead they focused on the fact that I am a little girl in a wheelchair that's it! Besides being forgotten for school trips,award ceremony and more. I got to high school. My mom was told that it's best for her to hav...

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...

Mental Health issues has truly been on the rise. May was Mental Health Awareness Month.  I just recently started to bring my attention and awareness towards mental health.  For many years my main focus was related towards disability but when I was looking into concentrations I decided to pick Behavioral and mental health.. Yes it is still a shock to me and other who know me. I wanted to expand my knowledge and field of interest to be able to support others and acknowledge more about myself. Mental Health is real.. Depression, anxiety and isolation is real.  During my years in high school I struggled with  accepting my disability. I struggled with a lot as a teenager never real spoke about.  I always was trying to find  away and fit in with the others, how my disability was develop is disappointment I would never forget but I have let it go and grew a lot more within.I remember breaking down into tears almost every night saying why me and wishing that one da...

Society has set a frame definition for the world disability as completely unable.   They have the one size fit all mind set that for many places and individual I am trying to change that I eye perception that I have. How Pre Judging the disability world impacted the confident of people with disabilities and caused indivduals to have lack of confident? This is some ways of how people with disabilities can be affected by the pre-judging of the disability society: It lacks awareness limit their dreams\potential/knowledge Hope Effort Drive   Individual often get stuck in their comfort zone. Becomes doubtful  Limit Opportunities  Never be afraid to venture out   Take on the world like a champion and run after your dreams- Trina Happy and Healthy New Year! Looking forward to sharing more for 2018

In September 2016 I took part in Ms wheelchair NY 2017 pageant for the first time although it was not the first pageant I took part in, it was the second time. Last year I took part in Miss Amazing Pageant where from then I became interested in pageants because their is when I started realize beauty is not just defined beautiful in terms of looks. Beauty in your own way that what beautiful means. It simply shows your talent and abilities. As I took part in Ms Wheelchair NY 2017 I learn that this pageant was geared towards advocacy. It was not only about the crown and the title because despite being the first runner up, without earning the title or crown I was still going to continue the advocacy and carry on my platform. While taking part in Ms wheelchair NY I developed a sisterhood and team that I never had before.    A wonderful group of young ladies that was passionate about a specific subject to seek change or make a difference in. The best experience I had is that when we...

Perception of disability is peoples opinion and judgments which creates labels and stereo types. I realize people have an imagine of person with disabilities is only in a wheelchair. Not all disabilities are visible, Disability doesn't only is a wheelchair, walker,  canes and crutches etc. Just because someone maybe high function intellectual physically there life can have barriers especially if its not a recognize disability. Why? I have no idea. Awareness is the key. Your perception is your opinion.