- A Proposal for the End of Accommodations
Language is powerful. Words are subtle building blocks to how we imagine the world around us. So, with the goal of pursuing more equitable language, I propose the end of accommodations. Accommodations move us closer to equality but not equity. The …
- What Is Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome?
May is Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome Awareness Month. Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, abbreviated as EDS, is a genetic disorder that affects 1 out of 5,000 people across the world. It is considered an “invisible illness” since its symptoms are not always visible to …
- Turn on the Lights
Originally published on 19 April 2017 at Medium.com. Republished on 25 October 2021 at jwheel.org/blog. Many times, I’ve sat down to write this. The same number of times, I never finish and delete it all. Many times, I’ve wondered how to say the …