Mascara&;Motivations

Most people confuse being a wheelchair user for being wheelchair bound, however there being a wheelchair user is completely different form being wheelchair bound. Here are a few examples of the differences between being a wheel chair user and being wheelchair bound 1. Wheelchair users can bear weight on their legs while a wheelchair bound individual can not .  Wheelchair users have the ability to stand and walk independently or with the assistance of a mobility device like a walker or crutches where wheelchair bound rely solely on their wheelchair help them get around. 2. Wheelchair users have sensation while wheelchair bound individuals are typically have paralysis in the lower part of their body.  wheelchair users have feeling or sensation in the lower part of their body making it easier to walk and bare weight. Wheelchair bound individuals have paralysis or no sensation in their lower body, thus makes it harder for them because the lack of sensation can also cause circulation prob

Unfortunately, in the education system students with special needs are often overlooked. Most students are not given the proper chance because the odds are against them Growing up, I loved school. I had a great group of friends, and I always received good grades. School was smooth sailing from elementary to middle school. When I started high school is when the battle began. My high school was not handicap accessible at all. My high school was 80 years old, had three levels, an elevator that only worked half the time, and no access to the gym. My freshman year in high school was one of the hardest years of my  life. As if freshman year is not hard enough already for young girls, I went from a school where it was completely accessible to a school where I was afraid to use the elevator because I didn't know if it would work that particular day or not. I hated gym class because their first solution to the gym not being accessible was to put a portable ramp down and have me drive my

Growing up with cerebral palsy I have  experienced  my share of struggle over the years. Having a disability isn't easy, sometimes it can be a real challenge or even painful. Throughout my lifetime  I have a multiple amount of surgeries, and tests, as a child or even as a young adult it can be hard to keep a brave face through the pain. There are times where you are going to want to give up and quit, but quitting is never an option. Though it can be difficult to stay positive through all  of the struggles life with a disability its is very important that you stay positive. What doesn't kill you makes you stronger our struggles we face only make us stronger . We all go trials in life but God helps us through those struggles. My family and My faith are what has helped me stay positive and keep going we can't face our struggles alone and sometimes we need to let go and let God take control. Struggles are only temporary we will get through them and maybe our struggles could ma

In today's world of diversity it is becoming more to see plus size models walk the runway.  The fashion industry has been successful showing almost every body type down the runway. The only body type the fashion industry doesn't show off is the seat or the body assisted by a medical device. Everybody deserves to feel beautiful in their own skin. Showing more special needs models in the Fashion industry as well as advertising television or movies will bring more positive attention to the special needs community.  Special Needs in Hollywood  Nine out of ten special needs people in movies or television shows are played by able bodied actors or actresses. For example Artie from the hit shoe Glee is played by an able bodied actor. Using able bodied actors or actresses to portray special needs characters it takes the rawness out of what comes with having a disability. Often times disability in television or movies is perceived in a negative or tragic way. Having an actor or actres

growing up I noticed how some people believe since you use a wheelchair or a Walker you can't do the same activities as"normal people " because there is a chance you could fall and hurt yourself. Yes I may have some balance issues due to my cerebral palsy however my body is not made of glass. When I fall down I won't shatter into a million pieces chances are I will laugh at myself for falling and get back up. I have fallen many times in my lifetime, but I have only broken two bones. Yes one broken bone was caused by a fall but the other was due to me being a typical stupid teenager. People who use wheelchairs for or walkers are not fragile, and shouldn't be treated as if they are. One of my favorite lines when people look at me like I'm fragile, "I'm not fine China I'm not going to break."  Children who have special needs are usually the toughest they learn to fight to get what they want and have an unbrakable spirit.

 People with different abilities either live a limitless life or limited life. Some people believe others when they say they can't do something while others like myself work twice as hard to break the limits. I've grown up believing I could do anything the average person does just my way. It may take me longer but I will eventually get there. People who live a limited life don't always try new things because they believe they can't before they even try. If you don't try you don't know. When I cheer I do my best to prove to people that even though I use a Walker I can still do cool stunts. Have you ever looked at the impossible close if you look at it close enough you find the words I'm possible. The  only person who can limit us is ourselves if we let the limit exist it does. Limits don't have to exist in our lives it's up to us are we going to live limited or limitless