Wiley’s Walk
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Writing by Kerry Ann Wiley about disability, adaptation, participation, and the difference between access and inclusion.
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Beyond the Headlines: What the Executive Order on Education Might Mean for Students with Disabilities
On March 20, a significant development in education policy unfolded—one that didn’t make every front page but may carry lasting consequences. President Trump signed an executive order directing the Secretary of Education to begin the process of closing the U.S. Department of…
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Between Ash and Breath
A sky undecided hangs overhead suspended in that in-between hue that refuses to settle on blue or gray. The day unfolds with a weight that clings to skin and seeps beneath layers while holding itself close; it is too slight to be…
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When Blue Paused for Purple
The evening descends. The air thickens with unspoken truths. The air carries the weight of what’s unfinished, drifting like memories half-remembered yet elusive. Tonight, the familiar script slips away as daylight fades, giving way to something softer, less defined. Twilight emerges as…
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Where Absence Lingers
The morning felt wrong. The door, always latched before sleep, resisted as it opened, as though something unseen had passed through first. One presence remained, yet the chair by the window had moved—angled slightly, as if someone had left in a hurry.…
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The Season of Almost
The air carries a quiet hesitation. It is neither warm nor cold, holding onto the last traces of winter while hinting at something new. A jacket feels unnecessary, yet the moment bare skin meets the wind, doubt creeps in. The ground remains…
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What The Night Holds
Some moments refuse to fade; they settle heavy, pressing into the quiet. Daylight blurs into dusk, the world’s hum softens, and something unnamed stirs. The mind unthreads memories, tracing unfinished shapes—words left unsaid, choices untouched, moments without closure. This is how the…
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The Photograph
The photograph slipped from between the pages of an old book, drifting to the floor like a forgotten receipt. It landed softly, undisturbed, a moment resurfacing without intention. Two faces, side by side, slightly blurred at the edges where the light had…
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Reclaiming Her Voice, One Word at a Time
Ava knew how to disappear. It started with her voice. Once, she spoke softly, carefully, just enough to be heard. Even that had begun to slip away. At first, she raised her hand, answered questions, and even asked them. Words tangled in…
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Unlearning ‘I Can’t’: Fostering Independence
Belief in one’s ability to grow is a powerful force, yet setbacks can cause that belief to waver over time. At six, Oliver couldn’t zip his coat. Despite his coordination and strength, the task became a symbol of frustration. “I can’t do…
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Everyday Exclusions: How Discrimination Shapes Life for People with Disabilities
It starts small. A job application goes unanswered. A restaurant lacks a ramp. A stranger speaks to the caregiver instead of the person with a disability. These moments accumulate, shaping experiences in ways unnoticed by those who don’t live them. Discrimination against…