Advocacy, Political, Uncategorized

Frightened

Between threatened cuts to services at both the federal and state levels, to put it bluntly, I’m frightened. My life as I’m currently living it, that I’ve worked so hard at pulling together, feels as if it could implode. Here are the federal and state programs and services currently under threat that I need to… Continue reading Frightened

Side of Justin, young man in his mid-twenties in a power wheelchair, looking at speaker at podium, people seated in chairs in audience
Advocacy, Political

What did you do on New Year’s Day

So, you know the Minnesota district that has a special election coming up to elect a new MN House representative? I live there and am a delegate. I spent a long Wednesday afternoon at our Senate District 40B endorsing convention. WAIT! You went to what!!! Anyway, 100 of us delegates and even more volunteers showed… Continue reading What did you do on New Year’s Day

Justin in wheelchair, crowd behind him looking towards stage and holding Harris for president signs
Advocacy, Political

All the way down

You know that there is a pretty huge election in three weeks. So, here are my top reasons why I support Democrats up and down the ballot.

Justin in his power chair looking at image of himself in rounded mirror with art on the wall
Accessibility (#A11y), travel

Mile-High Adventure

My parents and I had a road trip to see the Interrupters at Red Rocks in early September. You may remember that I'm a huge Interrupters fan! They were opening for Sum 41. Here are some of the highlights from my latest road trip. "No matter how far I run" Red Rocks accessibility and the… Continue reading Mile-High Adventure

Justin smiling with MN Governor Walz
Advocacy, Political

Pure Joy

I’ve loved being involved in the political process where I can make my voice heard about issues that matter to people with disabilities. Governor Walz has made me feel important and that what I have to say is important. What a gift. Check out the USA Today article!

Justin in wheelchair, crowd behind him looking towards stage and holding Harris for president signs
Advocacy, Political

I’m motivated now!

Okay, I know in my last post, I talked about not feeling particularly motivated. But, I’m motivated now! What a week!

Uncategorized

Motivation

About that… it’s been a couple months since my last blog post. Trying to find  motivation isn’t always easy. Instead of getting in to deep Here’s a recap of how the summer’s going: Just got back from a weekend trip to celebrate my Grandpa’s 87th birthday! One of my favorite memories with my Grandpa is… Continue reading Motivation