Author: independencechick

I'm a 5'4" gal with burgundy glasses. I'm a bookworm, a writer, and a Christ-follower. I love singing, theater, Irish culture, cooking, chocolate, and cats (though I don't yet have one). What I do have are two Master's degrees, a huge angel collection, so many books it's obscene, and a dream of having my novels published. Oh, yeah--I also have mild cerebral palsy. Until recently, I thought that meant I had to live in Disabilityland (like Wonderland, though not nearly as friendly). But now I know better, and I want to share my journey with you guys.

Blog Bonus: Beyond the Burrito: Transitioning From an Institutional Setting

Ding-ding-ding! Welcome to the bonus round! After our discussion of the Burrito Test, you might be wondering a few things. Namely, what happens if a person is not in an…

Should PWDs Be “Okay” With Being Rejected?

Hello readers, I don't consider this a bonus, since March was kind of a dry month. Do keep your eye on the blog, because you will get a bonus later…

A Burrito is Not A Crime Against Humanity

But forbidding someone to microwave a burrito could be. Hello readers, and happy April. I hope everyone had a blessed Passover and Easter season, and managed to recover sufficiently from…

Okay, But…What About Cerebral Palsy Rights?

Hello, dear readers, First, a much-needed update. I did not die of COVID-19. Far from it. If not for the fact that I lost my taste and sense of smell,…

“Splinter Skills?” Yeah…No. Get Out from Under My Skin

Happy March, readers, Yeah, we're allowing March back, despite how it acted last year. Not that we have much choice, you understand, it just makes me feel better to say…

“High-Functioning”: Not A Stinking Compliment

Hello readers, Greetings from Plague Central. Yup, you got it. All three of us have COVID-19. Mine is pretty mild though, so I'm going on a theory I've had for…

Ready to Hit and Spit, or, Get A New Argument Already, or, Darling, Get a Clue, or, Gosh, TABs can Be Pathetic

Hello readers, and happy Sunday. I'm currently writing from a bit of a plague house; my mom may have COVID-19, although we certainly hope not! In the meantime, I'm staying…

The Beauty of Disability: Where to Find It? How to Keep it?

Hello readers, My, my, where have I been? Well, partially, I've been working on Finola Frost's manuscript and am stuck in the murky middle. Fellow writers, I trust you know…

Are Capitalism and Associated Work Ethics Ableist?

The short answer: Yes. Any economic system and associated ethics can become ableist when implemented incorrectly, and that includes American capitalism. Yes, I believe my country is the best one…

Disability Success Stories: Where Are They? How to Find and Spread More?

Hello readers, I hope you all enjoyed Inauguration Day. As you know, the man we chose as President wasn't my choice, and I do have thoughts about how he got…