Larissa Martin
- Jun 29, 2021
- 2 min
Please Remember: You Could Become Disabled, Too
Did you know you have a 31%-54% chance of becoming disabled between the ages of 30 and 50? I was born with a disability. I have cerebral palsy, and I am an amputee and a wheelchair user. I have always been disabled; it’s my life and will be my life forever. It’s all I have ever known so it’s nothing new or shocking or even inspiring. It is my every day. I think what people fail to realize about themselves and disability as a whole is that anyone at any age can become disabled
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Larissa Martin
- Jun 14, 2021
- 2 min
How COVID Taught Me That Big Celebrations Aren’t Always Better
The past year has been physically, emotionally, and financially draining because of COVID 19. Luckily we’re starting to see the light at the end of the pandemic tunnel, and we can finally breathe a sigh of relief. But one thing that COVID-19 showed us is that where there’s a will, there’s always a way—especially when it comes to celebrating milestones. For instance, one of my best friends hosted his daughter’s first birthday on Zoom, and two other friends of mine held their w
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Larissa Martin
- Jun 3, 2021
- 2 min
Parents, Don't Be Afraid When Your Child With a Disability Grows Up
I am a person with a disability. I have cerebral palsy, and I’m an amputee and a wheelchair user. I am 32 years old and still live at home with my family. My mom was a single mom for nine years, taking care of three kids at the time. She had to become a fierce advocate for me all through my childhood, teen years and young adulthood. It wasn’t until a couple of years ago that I started advocating for myself, doing what she would such as making my doctors’ appointments and tell
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