Front page headlines! Named among the best disability bloggers! Included on different panels! While I am in the corner blushing, checkout these various interviews, guest posts, and other items featuring me.
Awards and Recognition:
“Inspirational.”
“You should be following.”
“Best disability bloggers.”
Quotations enclose the above phrases because rather than my words, they echo others’ statements. Recognition started coming to my blog in 2017. Since then the acknowledgements continued arriving. Every single one an incredible honor!
- Stairlifts Reviews’ “100 Best Blogs for Disabled People and Carers That You Should Be Following“
- Named among PortSkipper’s “13 Inspirational Blogs for Travelling with Disabilities“
- Ranked 11th by Feedspot on their “Top 30 Cerebral Palsy Blogs and Websites” list
- Amid the “The Best Disability Bloggers and Resources to Follow,” according to Age UK
- Recognized by Evid Wiki for being one of “Five Inspiring Writers Advocating for Those with Disabilities“
- Included in Scope’s “Cerebral Palsy Bloggers: World CP Day 2020” list.
- Acknowledged by Twinkl as one of the “Top Disability Bloggers 2020.”
- Amongst posAbilities’ recommendations for “Disabled bloggers, podcasters, and influencers to follow.”
- Listed by Hand in Hand as one of “Bloggers with Disabilities You Should Know.”
Making Headlines:
Additionally, over the years I enjoyed receiving press covering my different accomplishments. Achievements including completing a FULL marathon (26.2 miles) and publishing books about my experiences with cerebral palsy. Such attention enhances the experience surrounding each accomplishment.
- “Zachary Fenell Finishes Towpath Marathon in Triumph After Nearly 12 Hours” (Sun News)
- “A Man, His Cane, and 26.2 ‘Unreasonable’ Miles to Prove His Own Doubts Wrong” (The Plain Dealer)
- “South Euclid Man Writes Book About Experiences Growing Up with Cerebral Palsy” (Sun News)
- “Teen with Disability Overcomes Embarrassment” (Roseville Today)
On the Air!:
Beyond the above headlines, I also possessed opportunities to share my story on the air! Whether an individual’s Youtube channel, formal podcasts, or mainstream morning radio, I am thankful. Every occurrence offers the chance to connect with new people.
- Men’s Mental Health Series: “Turning Challenges Into Strength: A Conversation with Zachary Fenell“
- 90.3 WCPN Ideastream: “As More Writers Self-Publish, Does the Stigma Fade?“
- The Daryl Perry Podcast “RAF 009: Zach“
- Think Inclusive Podcast: Episode 17 “Zachary Fenell- the Cerebral Palsy Vigilante“
- Team IBB #IBBCommunity: “2017 Towpath Triology”: (Part 1) (Part 2) (Part 3)
- Team IBB #IBBCommunity: “Michael Mannozzi and Zachary Fenell Share Their Story“
- Team IBB #IBBTop3- Episode 2 “Blend Out!“
- The Inclusive Class: “Growing Up with Inclusive Education“
- 93.0 WEOL Morning Show
- Able Pathways
Starring:
An extension to the “On the Air!” links, I featured in a suicide prevention documentary A Tale of Two Mothers. The film explores the heartbreak two mothers encountered after losing sons to suicide. I supply supplemental insights, telling about a good friend I lost to suicide.
Guest blogging:
I have written guest blog posts about living with CP, my race experiences, and more for platforms like The Inclusive Class and The Mighty.
Opportunities to provide guest blog posts for different platforms allows me to expand my audience and reach new people. Ideally the content connecting to these individuals in a meaningful way. If interested in a guest post from me, simply reach out!
- Equality Time: “Perceptions’ Power to Influence Self-Image“
- The Inclusive Class: “Three Tips to Thrive Socially Inside an Inclusive Classroom“
- The Mighty: “Dearest Cerebral Palsy: Thank You (Really)“
- The Mighty: “How I Completed a Half Marathon One Awkward Step at a Time“
- UCP of Greater Cleveland: “Race to Empower- An Empowering Experience“
- The Inclusive Class: “Three Lessons Learned About Inclusion From My Marathon Journey”
Going Beyond What the Media Says!
While honored to get recognized for my blogging efforts and have news outlets highlight my triumphs, the greatest accolade comes from elsewhere. You! I am honored my memoirs Off Balanced and Slow and Cerebral received multiple five-star reviews from Amazon and Goodreads readers. Please continue along this journey with me by subscribing to my blog. Simply fill out the following form!