Be Determined

Creativity and disability go hand-in-hand.

Navigating a world that was not built for you requires creative thinking every single day to overcome obstacles, from opening a jar to taking notes in class to accessing a building or transportation. People with disabilities are full of creative solutions and workarounds for any number of problems we face.

In today's episode, I’m talking about the creative thinking and solutions that have helped me live a self-determined life.

Listen to the full episode to hear:
  • How I learned to anticipate challenges of access and opportunity and make adjustments or request accommodations
  • How using a scooter for mobility requires daily creativity in navigating my environment
  • Creative solutions I’ve found to retain autonomy and freedom, even with diminished mobility
  • Why the creativity and innovation of people with disabilities is its own kind of brilliance

Learn more about Molly Kennedy

What is Be Determined?

Be Determined is an intimate look at building a self-determined, multi-faceted life with cerebral palsy. Each episode explores themes of identity, resilience, diversity, advocacy, relationships, and community and challenges conventional narratives about disability. Host Molly Kennedy shares her experiences and invites others to share their stories—stories of navigating a world not designed with them in mind and the wisdom they've gained along the way. While cerebral palsy shapes how Molly experiences the world, it does not define her. In her words, "What defines me is my determination, my achievements, and the lasting impact I strive to make on my community."