Category: Disability

My Action/Advocacy for Disabled People

Derek I. Schmitz

Recently, I’ve taken up disability issues and advocacy. It’s one of my main uses of social media platforms. A big issue in the community right now, is plastic straws. Many disabled people require straws, because of a plethora of reasons. States, the government, and some congressional leaders have called for the banning of plastic straws,… Continue reading My Action/Advocacy for Disabled People

Another Surgery

Derek I. Schmitz

Hey guys, Derek here, back here with another personal update. I'm having surgery again, scheduled for Oct 17. It'll be a 3 incision revision to the last one, 6 week non-weight-bearing (in a wheelchair again), with the 2 weeks directly following the surgery being house-bound. As a result I'm cutting all productions for the (dead)… Continue reading Another Surgery

An Open Letter To Congress Regarding Plastic Straws

Derek I. Schmitz2 Comments

I wouldn’t normally put things like this here, but I felt it that it is important enough to put here now. This is a direct excerpt from my English class blog. Help me get this issue seen: https://petitions.whitehouse.gov/petition/stop-banning-plastic-straws-sake-disabled-people Dear Congress, I assume you’ve heard of the movement and actions to completely ban plastic straws. As… Continue reading An Open Letter To Congress Regarding Plastic Straws

Archived Twitter Thread: Covering Plastic Straws Again

Derek I. Schmitz2 Comments

Disabled people need things that are being taken from them (aka straws), please be considerate and help them out.

Validation and Feeling Valid

Derek I. Schmitz6 Comments

Validation is a huge thing in both the disability and LGBTQIA+ communities. The definition of the word is to offer recognition or affirmation that a person or their feelings or opinions are valid or worthwhile. The definition of valid is having a sound basis in logic or fact; reasonable or cogent. It is important that… Continue reading Validation and Feeling Valid