JOHILENY'S PUBLICATIONS 2015-PRESENT
I Did it for My Mom
The Story of how I was the one to tell my mother of her tumor diagnoses. And the transition of going From being taken care of to giving care.
SEPTEMBER 03, 2015
Teen With Cerebral Palsy Gains Independence With “School Mom”
Because of her cerebral palsy, teen Johileny Meran needs help at school. When she finally found a paraprofessional who allowed her to do things for herself, the impact was momentous.
SEPTEMBER 30, 2016
‘Seat at the Table’ Video: Education Key for Girls with Disabilities
This article was written by Katina Paron about a two-part interview by Johileny Meran. Part one of a conversation with Dr. Dianelle Sheypuk focuses on the importance of education for young girls with disabilities.
JANUARY 13, 2017
‘Seat at the Table’ Video: Overcoming ‘Sweet’ to Get to ‘Sexy’
This article was written by Katina Paron about a two-part interview by Johileny Meran. Part two of a conversation with Dr. Dianelle Sheypuk focuses on dating and how it is "the last taboo for the disability community to overcome."
JANUARY 16, 2017
A Need to Pave the Way Worldwide: International Disability Rights
The summer of 2018 I was an AAPD intern. Inspired by wanting to pursue a career in international work and having lived experience growing up in the Dominican Republic. In this blog I reflect on the need to make the Disability Rights Movement global.
NOVEMBER 07, 2018
Disabled Women Make History: Johileny Meran
Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation Feature by Stephanie Woodward
To celebrate the achievements of women with disabilities, the Disabled Women Make History blog series is based on interviews with passionate, determined, and talented women with paralysis.
The Reeve Foundation monthly celebrates these women and acknowledges the complexities, struggles, and accomplishments of women with disabilities.
