By Adria Nassim The sun shines through the trees overhead. A squirrel pops out from behind a tree, and Ernie Pyle’s statue watches it all from a distance. Students dot the campus as they wander between classes. Just beyond Pyle’s line of sight in the forest bordering Sample Gates, the iconic entrance to Indiana University… Read more »
By Adria Nassim June is a very special month for Thomas. On June 16, he turns three years old. Because Thomas is my service dog, a lot of people see me out and about with him throughout the day. Since this is a bit of a celebratory month for him, I thought I would give… Read more »
By Adria Nassim I often talk to audiences about my experience with disclosure and how that played a role in my journey to accept life with a disability. Many with disabilities wrestle with disclosing and accepting their diagnosis. If you’re struggling, know that you have the right to feel however you feel. When I discuss… Read more »
By Adria Nassim Other than walking around town in a cable knit sweater and slacks with a mild limp and a service dog, at first glance I look pretty much like the average adult. A lot of people who don’t know me well or who don’t spend an extended time with me don’t realize I… Read more »
By Adria Nassim Recently, a friend—let’s call her Grace—came to me asking for my opinion. Someone on the autism spectrum had told her not to use the phrase “this person has autism,” but instead to refer to them as autistic. She brought to mind an interesting question: What should I call you? Grace asked me… Read more »