Transitioning into college can be tough for anyone, especially if you have a disability.
Having my disability is an obstacle because it prevents me from doing multiple everyday tasks, one of which limits me from walking long distances. Because of this, I’ve resorted to being pushed in a wheelchair around campus to get to my classes.
Throughout my previous 12 years of school, I was provided a paraprofessional to assist me with any help I needed.
For college, I was told I would need to provide one on my own to help me, since I cannot push, feed or assist myself on my own.
As a result, my mother offered to take time out of her day to help me further my education. I am extremely grateful to have such a supportive family.
Attending college with a disability can be hard at times, especially when the handicap accessible parking spots are taken or when the handicap button-activated doors do not work. It is extremely difficult to access some buildings; but it is worth it if I am able to continue my education and get a degree to be able to accomplish all of my goals.
After college, it will not be much different; I will still need assistance at my future job.
I plan to be a journalist, so I would need to be accompanied when I do research. Despite the fact that I have this disability, I will not let it interfere with accomplishing my goal to get the job I want. Even though having a disability is tough, it has not stopped me from doing the things I want to do in life, and what I want to accomplish.
Sure, my disability has made it difficult at times, but I worked hard to prove that there is more to me than just having a disability.
This has not restricted me from wanting to achieve my goals, and I will keep striving to be the best person I can be and make sure my future is bright.