The Untold Struggles of Women with Disabilities
Inclusion for women with disabilities is often discussed but still feels more like an aspiration than a present reality.
Archive
What Inclusion Isn’t: Breaking Down Misconceptions
Inclusion is a powerful and often misunderstood concept, especially when it pertains to people with disabilities. Many believe inclusion simply means bringing individuals into public spaces or fulfilling diversity quotas.
From Watching to Belonging: The Power of Genuine Inclusion
Watching from the sidelines, many feel a deep longing to join in, but unseen barriers often stand in the way. For people with disabilities, this isn't just a momentary frustration; it is an ongoing challenge.
From Spectator to Participant: The Power of Inclusion
Inclusion isn’t just a concept—it’s a way of life that ensures everyone, regardless of ability, can fully participate in the world around them (Gomez, 2013).
Evolving Skills: Empowerment and Adaptation in a Post-Pandemic World
I wait alone at the bus stop, anticipating the special bus for students with disabilities. As my classmates laugh and run to catch their bus, I feel the weight of isolation—a stark reminder that I am different.
Navigating Healthcare: The Power of Self-Advocacy and Partnership
During one of the most challenging periods of my life, I found myself navigating the complexities of the healthcare system with an unexplained pain that baffled both me and my doctors.
Embracing the In-Betweens: A Journey of Growth and Hope
Transition, waiting, uncertainty, and the spaces between one stage of life and the next.
Building Bridges: The Intersection of Accessibility, Visibility, and Inclusion
A central theme of Wiley's Walk is the idea of building bridges—connections that promote understanding and community.
Waiting in the In-Betweens: A Journey Through Disability
Wait for me amid ocean waves, On stars that are fleeting and fading. Wait for me in the in-betweens, Where silence and whispers are blending. Wait for me…
Desert of Longing: The Unfading Shadow
The memory is raw; tries to be pushed down, but it rises Slow, stealthy, and waiting—it always rises. The memory is raw; hunger stirs and rises. Efforts are…