Hey y'all, Derek here. It's been about 2 months since my last blog post and I really miss writing out long-form stuff. School and life and medical crap have gotten in the way recently. But, when I get my keyboard, I'm gonna hopefully get back into the swing of things. I have some concepts that… Continue reading More Blog Posts Coming Soon
Author: Derek I. Schmitz
Derek, 20, disabled, chronically ill, non-binary (they), and queer person.
Lead Advocate @ Derek Schmitz: Advocacy, accessibility consultant, author, and paralegal. Views mine, not a lawyer.
Alabama, USA - Progressive
My Journey to Disability Pride
Hey y'all! I really want to get back into the swing of long-form personal blog posts, so this'll be one of my first attempts at that in a while. July is Disability Pride Month. I know my piece is a bit late (it's July 31 as I'm putting finishing touches on it and posting it),… Continue reading My Journey to Disability Pride
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Archived Twitter Thread: “Get well soon” vs “I hope you get back to baseline soon”
This is an archive of my 07/23/2021 thread on the difference between “get well soon” and “I hope you're back to baseline soon." The thread can be viewed here. Let's to about the difference between “get well soon” and “I hope you're back to baseline soon” when talking to those with chronic illness. A thread.… Continue reading Archived Twitter Thread: “Get well soon” vs “I hope you get back to baseline soon”
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Uber’s Negligence to Driver Discrimination
Uber has a long history of negligence as its drivers actively discriminate against riders on the basis of gender, disability status, and race. It cannot be allowed to go on unchecked any longer. Uber’s “policies” regarding anti-discrimination are vague and, from the public eye, rarely enforced against drivers who violate them, especially in cases of… Continue reading Uber’s Negligence to Driver Discrimination
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Sevan: A Gay, Disabled Teen Romance Release Updates
I have some very important Sevan: A Gay, Disabled Teen Romance release and scheduling updates to announce. Please read this, even though it's long! I've also attached a TL;DR at the bottom if you just want to read that. Pre-orders will automatically deliver to devices on June 4.General Kindle sales start on June 5 and… Continue reading Sevan: A Gay, Disabled Teen Romance Release Updates
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