2shoes4eyes

Lover of salty licorice, gummy bears and the outdoors. Originally from Malaysia, college in Iowa and currently living in California. Writer, runner, traveler, volunteer who happens to have Retinitis Pigmentosa. A human being hoping to change the world through words, stories and laughter.

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Server Asks Literally Everyone at Table Except Disabled Man What They Would Like for Dinner

“So that’s everyone’s order then,” said the server after rattling off the entrees, looking around the table but stopping short...

August 11, 2022 2shoes4eyes

‘We Splurged a Bit on Our Football Team,’ Says University After Cutting Accessibility Budget

Clarissa Smith was late for class again. Unbeknownst to her, the university’s budget committee had unanimously voted to declare the...

July 7, 2022 2shoes4eyes

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This Woman Loves Her Disabled Husband for His Personality, Not the Size of His Massive Mobility Tool

It was just another day for Keith Levinson and Rebecca Carter. For the 1,678th time, they explained to random strangers...

March 21, 2022 2shoes4eyes

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‘Isn’t Life Hard Enough for You?’ Coworkers Ask Paralympian

It was Monday morning, which meant the usual “What did you do this past weekend? Mine was waaaay more exciting...

March 7, 2022 2shoes4eyes

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Tech Startup Tosses Coin to Decide New Budget: Free Office Snacks or Disability Accommodations?

The executive leadership team was in a budget conundrum. While their annual salaries ranging from $180,000 to $250,000 were great,...

February 21, 2022 2shoes4eyes

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‘Getting Struck by Lightning More Likely than Finding a Therapist in Insurance Plan,’ Says Depressed Man who Keeps Getting Struck by Lightning

“The odds of being struck by lightning are one in 15,300. Being struck twice? One in 9 million. And unfortunately,...

February 15, 2022 2shoes4eyes