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Annie Kroll Blog: Disability Discussions

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Blogs that relate to my experience with hereditary spastic paraplegia.


Accessible Hobbies- Update On My Current Hobbies
In this blog, I give an update on my hobbies and ways I adapt them for accessibility.
Annie Kroll
2 days ago5 min read


10 Lessons for 10 Years of Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia (HSP)
This blog shares 10 lessons I have learned in 10 years of being diagnosed with hereditary spastic paraplegia (HSP).
Annie Kroll
Aug 305 min read


I'm Half Marathon Training!
This blog discusses training for a half marathon as someone with a physical disability.
Annie Kroll
Aug 153 min read


Tattoos and Physical Disabilities- Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia and Leg Tattoos
This blog discusses my experience getting a tattoo on my ankle as someone with hereditary spastic paraplegia.
Annie Kroll
Aug 13 min read


Disability Pride Month
This blog talks about my experience forming disability pride for the end of disability pride month.
Annie Kroll
Jul 265 min read


Accessibility Rating- Sea Life Park
This blog discusses the accessibility of Sea Life Park in Oahu.
Annie Kroll
Jul 192 min read


Accessibility at Wahiawa Botanical Garden
This blog talks about the accessibility of the Wahiawa Botanical Garden.
Annie Kroll
Jul 123 min read


I Ran A 5k!
This blog talks about running a 5k as someone with a physical disability!
Annie Kroll
Jul 54 min read


Accessibility- Secret Beach Oahu
This blog reviews the accessibility of Secret Beach in Oahu.
Annie Kroll
Jun 283 min read


Accessibility- Coral Crater Adventure Park: Adventure Course
This blog reviews an obstacle course in Hawaii for accessibility.
Annie Kroll
Jun 213 min read


The Plans I Say No To- Hidden Accessibility
This blog gives a list of what would make an event inaccessible to some with a physical mobility disability, Crohn's/Colitis, and autism.
Annie Kroll
Jun 74 min read


Reviewing The CSUCI Masters In Education Program As A Disabled Student
This blog talks about my top 5 favorite things and 5 things I would change about the master's in education with an emphasis in disability studies program at CSUCI.
Annie Kroll
May 244 min read


Managing Stress- 5 Low Effort Things To Reduce Unwanted Stress In Your Life
This blog gives 5 suggestions for low-effort things to manage stress that I've done as someone who is managing disability recovery and approaching graduation.
Annie Kroll
May 174 min read


Disability Disclosure- When, How, and Why
This blog discusses disability disclosure in the job market and things to think about as a disabled job candidate.
Annie Kroll
May 35 min read


Appointment Review- What I'm Currently Doing for My Health
This blog goes over my maintenance appointments as someone with a mobility and autoimmune disability.
Annie Kroll
Apr 124 min read


Disability Identity- How I've Connected Or Distanced From Disability In Life
In this blog, I discuss my disability identity throughout my life as a disability advocate to acknowledge the varying ways one can feel about a disability diagnosis.
Annie Kroll
Apr 45 min read


I Went To A Retreat- Accessibility at Hummingbird Ranch
This blog discusses accessibility at a nature-based retreat.
Annie Kroll
Mar 214 min read


Gaining Strength- My Experience At The Mall As Someone Recovering From Being Bedridden For Weeks
This blog talks about what it is like accessing the mall as someone who was bedridden for over a month and lost significant strength.
Annie Kroll
Mar 14 min read


Favorite Things Of 2025 and Finds I'm Looking For In 2026
This blog discusses my top 5 products of 2025 as an autistic student with a physical disability. I then end by talking about 5 products I am looking for in 2026.
Annie Kroll
Jan 45 min read


Happy Almost New Year's Eve- 2026 NYE Resolutions
This blog focuses on New Year's Eve resolutions as a disabled master's student balancing a social life, school, and health maintenance.
Annie Kroll
Dec 28, 20253 min read
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