Encouragement Notes Podcast

#cerebralpalsyawarenessday Cerebral Palsy is the most common disability diagnosis among children, but what many people forget to acknowledge is that kids with Cp grow up. Life has had its ups and downs. My self acceptance has been a rollercoaster, but learning what my body is capable of has been life changing. I love the physical and mental freedom that I have now and I hope and pray that I am a g...

I recorded this episode when I was waiting to go in to Therapy. the cuteness that was coming towards me was the resident Golden Doodle Ellie 🐕

This is an episode that I forgot to upload earlier and I did it from Dance class

March is cerebral palsy awareness month, and March 25th is cerebral palsy awareness Day. If you consider yourself an ally of our community, please wear green that day. All people with disabilities must be treated as people first. Historically, we have been the people who have been treated as infants or not treated as people at all.

Creative spaces need to be accessible to everyone. We are living in a time where those of us with disabilities no longer want to sit on the sidelines and cheer for others. We deserve to be part of the action and part of the change

This is a quick check-in. I'll talk to you before dance class tomorrow and after I get home as well.

In this episode, I recorded while waiting to go into Physical therapy, I gave my classmates a huge congrats because they were made members of the @Rollettes_la Jr. Varsity team. I also share my excitement about taking a dance class on Friday if the weather permits.

This podcast was recorded before the dance

Addressing the comments and questions that are not my favorite and how I will handle them from now on.

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Today, my blog prompt question is, How has a failure or perceived failure set you up for success?

Today is the second Anniversary of Judy Heumann's passing, and today, we also celebrate Jenna Bainbridge taking the stage as the first authentically cast Nessarose in Wicked the Musical on Broadway.

I loved the Oscars, and I believe that Paul Tazewell could create a beautiful line of access clothing if he wanted too

March is Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month. Today is international wheelchair Day, and This month is International Women's Month

This episode was inspired by two videos that I saw on Instagram.

Nine years ago tonight, my grandma passed away. The time that I got to spend with her was very special. Today is also the 27th anniversary of my last surgery. It was very sad at the time, but I'm grateful

shining the light on one of my classmates and thanking Groove for bringing out our creativity

I'm looking forward to the future as a performer and I am also looking forward to the stigmas that surround disability being broken and disabled people being allowed to be artists for the sake of the art and not a cute inspiration

I made a mistake on my last episode, and I'm clearing something up.

19 years ago, today was the last day I held my Granny's Hand

happy Saturday I went to dance today and I was unable to upload this episode till now. but I'm talking to you as I was waiting to get in to class.

https://youtu.be/OFS8SpwioZ4?si=Lkz2ow7ycwxDTdp6 please watch cripped camp please join the movement in protecting and amplifying the voices of disabled people

shouting out my friend and sister Marisa and of course, Jenna Bainbridge

class was amazing today.

wishing our dance team good luck!