Content categorized as Disability

Peace Be Still

A poem by artist and vendor Darlesha Joyner.

After 14 years of not being heard, this formerly homeless veteran is a board-certified counselor trained to help others

Xavier Justice shares his road to recovery from addiction with the help of Veterans on the Rise’s flexible program.

My Life So Far

A short story of the struggles that artist/vendor Patty Feris has experienced over the course of her life.

Protecting D.C.’s disabled citizens

Jennifer McLaughlin celebrates the District’s recent legislation on disabilities, and encourages the city to continue its support.

VENDOR PROFILE: SHAKAYE HENRY

Shakaye Henry moved to Washington, D.C. more than three years ago. Although she became homeless not too soon after her move, she has always enjoyed the District.