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I believe all that happened on that night was nothing short of eye-opening. The reason I decided to write this, is to share my experience and speak my voice on accessibility and inclusivity of disabled people in this country. There are so many times that I have gone to a place but only to stay in the car because one can only access the building by going up a fleet of stairs. In this instance accessibility was next to none, and I had to be lifted by two lovely gentlemen into the venue, but since we were at the general…

The 3rd of June 2022, will forever be one of the days I will always remember. It is the day I finally attended a live show after four good years. It was certainly the kind of experience that awakens you and is awesome at the same time. There were so many emotions involved, both good and bad. This bold move was influenced by the love for the Nigerian star, Burna Boy, The African Giant himself. I had told myself there was no way I was going to miss this show, and I remember screaming with joy with my little sisters…

Part IIThe biggest challenge was accessibility.  The road to work was so bad for a wheelchair user. Especially it being a night job. I travelled at night. The potholes and rocky roads, contributed to serious back pain and the sweats.  By the time I get to work, I was already tired.It wasn’t good for the wheelchair which would jam by the time I got to work or home.  I figured by the end of the season my wheelchair would be destroyed. I spoke to my boss and asked if a car could be provided.  He offered to pick me up,…

Part I After my spinal cord injury, I have come to the understanding that it’s very difficult to take in the reality of my situation. There’s no doubt that many of us experience severe emotional reactions after a SCI which require long-term psychological adjustment. Getting back to work sometimes is the last thing on your mind. You have no idea where to begin. Still being acclimated to my injuries and the changes in my life it took me months, if not years and during this time. I kept saying I need to heal first before returning to work. First, I…

Having a human mind is hard. Rather, I think that humans are meant to worry. Knowing all that I have to do to get better, despite all the advice I receive from my close friends, and family, I still find myself in bouts of depression. I am dealing with all kinds of emotions which I’m now going to talk about.The first feeling was disbelief. This event was something I would never have imagined would happen to me. It was something that someone would never wish on anyone. When you are born able-bodied, you start to think you are entitled to…