From the time I was born to being a freshman at my hometown’s university, Houston has been where I felt the safest to call home. Growing up in one of Houston's suburbs, The Woodlands was one of the stepping stones that raised me up to be an independent woman as I am today.… Continue reading My Journey Coming To The University of Houston
Author: Megan Fry
DoorDash
Being depended on other people for your daily needs, having a disability can make you feel like a burden. With the help of DoorDash, you can put ready to eat hot food on the table for your family and friends. DoorDash is an online food delivering service that brings your favorite local restaurants right to… Continue reading DoorDash
Ring
Strapped into a chair or stuck on the couch while somebody is waiting at the front door is a nightmare while having a disability. With Ring, you never will have to get somebody else to answer your front door again. Ring is a doorbell that connects to the app. The doorbell will connect through your… Continue reading Ring
Technology's Open Door To Success
Imagine yourself strapped to a chair with your mouth taped shut. You know what you are thinking, but you can not communicate with the world around you. I had many devices over the years that popped my bubble of silence. In Pre-K, the hunt of finding me a voice started. We looked left to right… Continue reading Technology's Open Door To Success
Instacart Review
Being in a wheelchair and nonverbal while trying to become an independent adult is very challenging. Simple things such as grocery shopping are almost impossible. Instacart has been a key part of my independence. Instacart is a web-based service that has contracts with many large grocery store chains. With a click of a button, you can order your… Continue reading Instacart Review