First Introductions and Awkward Handshakes
What is the first thing you do when introduced to someone? You start off with a simple greeting,…
Articles by Alyssa Silva
Fears, Friends, and Sound Advice
Today’s column is brought to you by the gratitude I hold in my heart for friends who give…
Swiping My Wheelchair Card
When I was in 8th grade, I had an English teacher who saw right through me, in a…
SMA and Accessibility at the Happiest Place on Earth
My father once made a promise to me as a little girl. I had been in the hospital’s…
My Amtrak Experience
I’d like to preface this piece by giving a shout out to one of our very own columnists,…
Patiently Waiting for an Itch to Be Scratched
I’m going to state the obvious: The list of things this disease prevents me from doing is a…
My College Experience: A Snapshot of the Good Old Days
On this day five years ago, I graduated from college. I realize I’m only 27, but writing that…
Working On Walking: From Dreams to Reality
I’ve used this space to share little snippets about the nonprofit organization I founded 18 years ago.
Hope Will Guide the Way
The other day I found myself daydreaming on the way home from yet another hospital appointment. The…
The Never-ending Quest to Gain Weight
Although Mother Nature seems to have other plans lately, the days crossed off our calendars have us inching…