Hey y’all, As most of you know, I have a condition called Cerebral Palsy (CP) caused by brain trauma during my premature birth. What I bet most of y’all don’t know is that March is CP Awareness Month. Cerebral Palsy affects 10,000 babies per year and is the most commonly diagnosed childhood motor disability in… Continue reading March is Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month
Category: Disability
Children’s of Alabama AccessibiliTEA Shirts Relaunch
The AccessibiliTEA shirts did very well last time, and due to popular demand, they’re back for a limited time starting Sunday, March 15! We’re fundraising for Children’s of Alabama again just in time for spring! Last time, we sold 11 shirts and raised $36 for Children’s! We can do better this time! We must sell… Continue reading Children’s of Alabama AccessibiliTEA Shirts Relaunch
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Children’s Of Alabama T-Shirt Fundraiser
Hi all, I’m what people may call a “disability advocate” since I educate and talk so much about my disability. This year, I’ve finally decided to use my platforms for good. I am launching a 30 day fundraiser for Children’s of Alabama with T-Shirts, with all funds going directly to Children’s. These T-Shirts read “DisabiliTEA”… Continue reading Children’s Of Alabama T-Shirt Fundraiser
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My #PatientsArentFaking Stories
TW: Medical trauma, Surgery Gone Wrong Story 1: About 6ish months after my first surgery, I had horrible pain and spasticity around where I had a screw inserted. I went to an ER and the doctor examined me, then told me to “not think about it” Story 2: After my first surgery’s cast was removed,… Continue reading My #PatientsArentFaking Stories
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A letter to myself (and anyone else who needs to hear it) combatting my personal struggle with internalized ableism
Dear Derek, I know it’s tough right now. Your brain is telling you things that aren’t true, through a little voice in the back of your head. You feel like crap... like no one believes in you... like you’re constantly messing yourself up... like you are nothing more than a crippled mess. That’s not true… Continue reading A letter to myself (and anyone else who needs to hear it) combatting my personal struggle with internalized ableism
Derek I. Schmitz 
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