Yes, I’m Disabled, but I Can Do More Than Desk Work
It is hard for those of us with disabilities to be considered capable of work beyond sitting at a desk in our wheelchair in front of a computer.
Jakira Avery, MD Contributor
Jakira Avery was diagnosed with limb-girdle muscular dystrophy (LGMD) at a very young age. She uses a wheelchair and is dependent on a ventilator at night due to her having a tracheotomy. Jakira advocates for the disabled community. She enjoys listening to music, art, and spending time with family and friends.
