Brian RiveraThe Others: Being Disabled and Not WritingOkay so here’s the thing. I love writing probably more than anything. If somehow I forgot how to program and I needed something to do all…Apr 71Apr 71
Brian RiveraThe Others: Being Disabled and Almost DyingI think this is a story about ten wishes. Except that it’s not. Not really.Sep 8, 2019Sep 8, 2019
Brian RiveraThe Others: Being Disabled and Not SleepingBeing disabled, a lot of the time, is about being sick because you’re disabled, sure, but also being sick when you don’t have to be. I’m…May 10, 2019May 10, 2019
Brian RiveraThe Others: Being Disabled and Being HappyLife’s kind of a funny thing. I think, mostly, it’s about two things. The first thing is to be happy. The second is to make others happy…Apr 28, 20191Apr 28, 20191
Brian RiveraThe Others: The Disabled and Delta AirlinesOkay so I really don’t want to write this one because I’ve never had anything like this happen before. Not the fact that Delta broke my…Nov 28, 2018Nov 28, 2018
Brian RiveraDelta Airlines Broke My WheelchairFun fact: Did you know the Americans with Disabilities Act applies to everything in the United States except airlines? The airlines have…Oct 21, 20182Oct 21, 20182
Brian RiveraWorking at Amazon, Living with DisabilityI expected an impersonal corporate hierarchy. Instead, I found community.Jun 24, 20188Jun 24, 20188
Brian RiveraThe Others: The Disabled and the Loss of a FriendThere’s no good way to start this story. There’s no right way. My friend Jessica died this week. I think we’re supposed to approach death…Oct 17, 2017Oct 17, 2017
Brian RiveraThe Others: Being in a Wheelchair and Playing Soccer“Did you hear about Amanda?” Andrew asked as he chewed another bite of his peanut butter and jelly sandwich.Jul 30, 2017Jul 30, 2017
Brian RiveraThe Others: Being Disabled and Getting a Job at AmazonI know. I just read that title too.May 1, 20171May 1, 20171