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The Wheelchair Teen

From my life as a Black Disabled teenager to an independent young adult

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I am a black, disabled teenager and my blog shares my personal experiences, some of the struggles and triumphs I’ve been through, as well as posts that educate people about disabilities to help end discrimination against disabled people.
My 10K Wheelchair Roll for Charity

My 10K Wheelchair Roll for Charity

October 18, 2020July 24, 2021 Posted in Personal Experience63 Comments

The story of how I pushed myself in my wheelchair for ten kilometres to help raise money for a school in Kenya

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Disabled Teen Review: Me Before You

Disabled Teen Review: Me Before You

October 11, 2020September 16, 2021 Posted in Disability Film and Book Reviews47 Comments

My review of both the book and the film adaptation of Me Before You

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A Day in the Life of a Disabled Teenager

A Day in the Life of a Disabled Teenager

October 4, 2020July 27, 2021 Posted in Current Updates and Recent Life65 Comments

A slight peek into what my everyday life is like as a disabled teenager

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Asking the ‘BIG’ Disability Questions

Asking the ‘BIG’ Disability Questions

September 27, 2020July 27, 2021 Posted in Thinking out Loud19 Comments

Asking the ‘BIG’, uncomfortable disability questions that every disabled child thinks about but professionals and parents rarely have the answers to

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The Sunshine Blogger Award

The Sunshine Blogger Award

September 20, 2020July 27, 2021 Posted in Uncategorized31 Comments

Accepting The Sunshine Blogger Award

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Accessibility vs. Preservation

Accessibility vs. Preservation

September 13, 2020July 27, 2021 Posted in Thought Provokers15 Comments

Discussing the issue of whether we should prioritise the preservation of historical sites and attractions, or if we should prioritise changing them to make them accessible (by installing lifts, ramps, etc.)

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My First Educational Talk to Children About Disabilities!

My First Educational Talk to Children About Disabilities!

September 6, 2020July 27, 2021 Posted in In My Feelings29 Comments

Sharing about my first educational talk to children at a school to raise awareness about disabilities

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‘Hanging Out’ as a Disabled Teen

‘Hanging Out’ as a Disabled Teen

August 30, 2020September 17, 2021 Posted in Personal Experience28 Comments

Sharing the pressures and struggles of hanging out with friends as a disabled teenager

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How to Create Disabled Representation in Sci-Fi and Fantasy

How to Create Disabled Representation in Sci-Fi and Fantasy

August 23, 2020April 17, 2023 Posted in My Nugget of Wisdom for the Week19 Comments

Tips on how to interweave disabilities into sci-fi and fantasy worlds

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I’m Back!!!

I’m Back!!!

August 16, 2020September 15, 2021 Posted in Current Updates and Recent Life19 Comments

My return post after my hiatus where I explain what I’ve been up to and the recent mental struggles I’ve been having

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