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The Realities of Having Cerebral Palsy

This story is from my life. It’s all true, and I hope my readers will gain a sense of what it’s like to live with any type of cerebral palsy, whether acquired before birth or after. What people with CP

Quench—My Thirst to Learn

If you have a learning disability, you will know what I mean. If you do not, then you can empathize and understand. When I was six years old, I couldn’t even tell my teacher what the story we had just

Beyond the Balancing Act: Smart Strategies for Parents of Children with Physical Disabilities by Jillian Day

[Editor’s note: Jillian Day created 508Assist.org to help people all across the web make their sites accessible to individuals with disabilities. A close family member, who has a visual impairment, had trouble finding a dinner recipe online that he could

Reflections of My Heart: Why

I wrote this poem in 1983 for Al Gilbert, who was an absolute angel in my life. From my early childhood (age three), he taught me, he cared for me, and he loved me—teaching me to dance and healing my

Carving New Paths: How Young Adults with Disabilities Are Thriving in Business by Jillian Day

Image: Freepik Carving New Paths: How Young Adults with Disabilities Are Thriving in Business By Jillian Day [Editor’s note: Jillian Day created 508Assist.org to help people all across the web make their sites accessible to individuals with disabilities. A close

The Job Hunt with a Disability: Real Tips, No Fluff by Jillian Day

Image: Freepik [Editor’s note: Jillian Day created 508Assist.org to help people all across the web make their sites accessible to individuals with disabilities. A close family member, who has a visual impairment, had trouble finding a dinner recipe online that

Transform Your Home for Comfortable Aging by Jillian Day

[Editor’s note: Jillian Day created 508Assist.org to help people all across the web make their sites accessible to individuals with disabilities. A close family member, who has a visual impairment, had trouble finding a dinner recipe online that he could read

Reflections of My Heart: Asylum

Years ago, I met a man. We were perfect, or so I thought, but then he ghosted on me. Disappeared from my life. What went wrong? Was it because of my disabilities? I will never know. Has this happened to

If I Can Do It, So Can You: Hear Me Speak

Last week, I had the pleasure of speaking to the Rotary Club of World Disability Advocacy. The recording is live on YouTube. Please let me know what you think, and if my journey of advocacy resonates with you.

Finding a Side Gig as a Disabled Parent by Jillian Day

Image courtesy of Pexels. [Editor’s note: Jillian Day created 508Assist.org to help people all across the web make their sites accessible to individuals with disabilities. A close family member, who has a visual impairment, had trouble finding a dinner recipe

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