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Annie Kroll Blog: Disability Discussions

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Blogs that relate to my experience with hereditary spastic paraplegia.


Top 5 Accessible Hangout Ideas
This blog lists chill, cheap, and accessible hangouts to do with friends.
Annie Kroll
Aug 31, 20253 min read


Sidewalks are Disabling- A Look At The Importance of Accessible Sidewalks
This blog discusses the importance of accessible sidewalks for individuals in wheelchairs and others who can benefit from level, maintained sidewalks.
Annie Kroll
Aug 24, 20253 min read


Disability and Saying No To Social Events
This blog talks about saying no to activities that are not accessible, and ways I have addressed feeling isolated.
Annie Kroll
Aug 17, 20253 min read


Summer School and Disability
This blog talks about how I manage summer school as a graduate student with multiple disabilities.
Annie Kroll
Aug 10, 20253 min read


Service Dogs in Public- How To Be A Good Ally
This blog defines a service animal and identifies proper service animal etiquette.
Annie Kroll
Aug 3, 20253 min read


Accessibility With Standardized Testing- My Experience Trying to Get Accommodations For the GRE
This blog discusses the issue of inequality in requesting accommodations for standardized testing.
Annie Kroll
Jul 20, 20253 min read


(Not) Working As Someone With A Disability
This blog talks about my journey with employment as a disabled person.
Annie Kroll
Jul 13, 20253 min read


Housebound- Flare-Ups, Feelings, and Support Suggestions
This blog talks about my experience feeling isolated during a medical flare-up, where I could not leave the house regularly.
Annie Kroll
Jul 6, 20254 min read


My Disability Placard Went Missing In the Mail- How To Get a New One
This blog discusses the process of replacing a disability parking placard and emphasizes the importance of not stealing or misusing them.
Annie Kroll
Jun 29, 20253 min read


Hawaii and Swimming- Exercising as Someone with a Disability
This blog talks about my experience swimming in Hawaii as a person who is sensitive to cold temperatures.
Annie Kroll
Jun 8, 20252 min read


Waimea Valley- Botanical Garden and Waterfall Hike Accessibility
In this blog, I review the accessibility of the Waimea Valley botanical gardens and waterfall hike.
Annie Kroll
Jun 1, 20253 min read


Disability and Comfort- Back Pain and Mattress Shopping
This blog talks about mattress shopping as a person with chronic back pain.
Annie Kroll
May 26, 20253 min read


A Year In Review: Reflecting On My Master's Degree
This blog reflects on my first year in a master's program as a disabled student studying disability in education.
Annie Kroll
May 16, 20255 min read


Body Image and Physical Disability
This blog talks about my experience with body image and a physical disability.
Annie Kroll
May 11, 20253 min read


Disability and Pursing my Master's Degree- I Feel Alone
I use this blog to share how I feel alone as a disabled student pursuing a master's degree in education with an emphasis on disability studies.
Annie Kroll
May 4, 20253 min read


Circle Cruises- Statue of Liberty Accessibility
This blog accesses the accessibility of Circle Cruise as a way to view the Statue of Liberty.
Annie Kroll
Apr 13, 20253 min read


Accessibility of the MET in New York City
This blog reviews the accessibility of the MET in NYC.
Annie Kroll
Apr 6, 20253 min read


Subway Accessibility- New York City
This blog explores the accessibility of the New York City subway system.
Annie Kroll
Mar 31, 20252 min read


Natural History Museum in New York City Accessibility
This blog post reviews the accessibility of the Natural History Museum in New York City.
Annie Kroll
Mar 24, 20253 min read


Driving With A Disability
This blog talks about driving with a mobility disability.
Annie Kroll
Mar 16, 20253 min read
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