Today’s Tech Tuesday post will be a little different. I want to share with you a question that was asked during my interview on Thursday as part of the Miss NJ 2013 competition.
“My father has severe hearing loss, and must wear hearing aids as well. He doesn’t classify himself as disabled. Is that wrong?”
I remember smiling at that question because it became instantaneously one of my favorite questions in the history of interviews I’ve done. And I remember my exact answer…
Absolutely not. It is entirely up to the individual how they want to be classified and what they feel comfortable identifying with. I personally identify myself as someone who is hearing impaired, someone who is disabled. However, I don’t let my disability debilitate me or become my obstacle in any way.
Crossfit WOD
3 x 10 back squats (at 90 lbs)
10 x 10 —
Kettlebell lunges each side (with 49 lbs)
Box jumps
Bear crawl
My time: 35:15
How I’m feeling: wobbly but on top of the world. Overcome obstacles for the win!
Owner of Crossfit Toybox wants to do a fundraiser for either autism or cancer. Guess who he enlisted to help!!
SNEAK PEEK! Until the official photos come out from Richard Krauss, Official Photographer of Miss NJ
Made for me by a student in Atlantic Cape Community College Academy of Culinary Arts
About Me
Join me on my fantastic journey as the new Miss Monmouth County 2013. Here, I will share my experiences during my year of service, the wonderful opportunities I have been so graciously involved in, and the experiences of competing for the state title of Miss New Jersey.
I will also be sharing personal experiences, stories, and observations regarding my platform as a means to communicate, educate, and spread awareness.
My platform is: Overcoming Obstacles. I overcame my hearing impairment to empower those who carry disabilities to make sure that their voices are heard and respected. I also strive to ensure accommodations are being met for the disabled, because no one should be denied the right to succeed.
