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Writing By Lilly

An illustration of a person using a wheelchair moving forward as a wall breaks apart in front of them. Digital icons and gears surround the scene with flowing lines behind them.

An illustration of a person using a wheelchair moving forward as a wall breaks apart in front of them. Digital icons and gears surround the scene with flowing lines behind them.

Inside Disability Systems

Published on Medium. READ HERE

Lilly Grossman

Mar 4

The Case for Continuity: Geographic Fragmentation in Publicly Funded Disability Support Services

Published on the USC Equity Research Institute's blog. READ HERE

Lilly Grossman

Mar 4

A colorful illustration of interlocking gears arranged in the shape of a human brain.

A colorful illustration of interlocking gears arranged in the shape of a human brain.

Eligibility Is Not Stability

Published on Medium. READ HERE

Lilly Grossman

Feb 25

Bold, stylized text reads “Shhh!” with an exclamation point.

Bold, stylized text reads “Shhh!” with an exclamation point.

Disability Systems Punish Quietly

Published on Medium. READ HERE

Lilly Grossman

Feb 18

Three people stand on different height blocks, helping each other climb upward. One person reaches down to support another while also being supported from above.

Three people stand on different height blocks, helping each other climb upward. One person reaches down to support another while also being supported from above.

What People Get Wrong About Disability Support

Published on Medium. READ HERE

Lilly Grossman

Feb 11

Two smooth stones rest on either end of a flat rock that is balanced on a triangular stone, forming a scale-like structure. The arrangement sits on a rocky surface by the ocean, with calm water and a clear blue sky in the background.

Two smooth stones rest on either end of a flat rock that is balanced on a triangular stone, forming a scale-like structure. The arrangement sits on a rocky surface by the ocean, with calm water and a clear blue sky in the background.

Stability Should Not Be Something to Earn

Published on Medium. READ HERE

Lilly Grossman

Feb 4

A word cloud centered on the word “dignity” in large text, surrounded by related terms like respect, equality, justice, human rights, self worth, honor, compassion, ethics, and value.

A word cloud centered on the word “dignity” in large text, surrounded by related terms like respect, equality, justice, human rights, self worth, honor, compassion, ethics, and value.

Dignity is a Policy Outcome, Not a Feeling

Published on Medium. READ HERE

Lilly Grossman

Jan 28

A bright room filled with stacked and open cardboard boxes, suggesting a recent move or packing process. Some items are wrapped for protection, and a few houseplants sit among the boxes. Sunlight comes through a large wooden door with glass panels.

A bright room filled with stacked and open cardboard boxes, suggesting a recent move or packing process. Some items are wrapped for protection, and a few houseplants sit among the boxes. Sunlight comes through a large wooden door with glass panels.

Why Moving Should Not Put People with Disabilities At Risk

Published on Medium. READ HERE

Lilly Grossman

Jan 21

Centered text on a plain, muted background reads: “There was once a girl known by everyone and no one.”

Centered text on a plain, muted background reads: “There was once a girl known by everyone and no one.”

Being Seen and Unseen at the Same Time

Published on Medium. READ HERE

Lilly Grossman

Jan 18

A circular framework centered on “Disability Integration Whole Community Access.” Around the center are interconnected focus areas, including leadership, external relations, operations, individual disaster care services, sheltering, technology, client recovery, feeding, preparedness, and workforce training.

A circular framework centered on “Disability Integration Whole Community Access.” Around the center are interconnected focus areas, including leadership, external relations, operations, individual disaster care services, sheltering, technology, client recovery, feeding, preparedness, and workforce training.

What Access Really Looks Like in Daily Life

Published on Medium. READ HERE

Lilly Grossman

Jan 14

A group of diverse people standing side by side, celebrating together. Two people use wheelchairs, one person has a prosthetic leg, and another holds a white cane. Everyone is smiling, raising their arms, or interacting with one another.

A group of diverse people standing side by side, celebrating together. Two people use wheelchairs, one person has a prosthetic leg, and another holds a white cane. Everyone is smiling, raising their arms, or interacting with one another.

Why Independence is the Wrong Goal in Disability Policy

Published on Medium. READ HERE

Lilly Grossman

Jan 7

A group of adults stand and sit together outside the Sixty Eight Street Hunter College subway station entrance in New York City. Several people are wheelchair users and others are standing beside them smiling. One person holds a sign that reads Fully Accessible Sixty Eight Street Hunter College.

A group of adults stand and sit together outside the Sixty Eight Street Hunter College subway station entrance in New York City. Several people are wheelchair users and others are standing beside them smiling. One person holds a sign that reads Fully Accessible Sixty Eight Street Hunter College.

When disability is treated as optional, people get hurt – "The Quiet Part" Column

Published by Daily Trojan. READ HERE

Lilly Grossman

Dec 4, 2025

A snowy mountain range with two climbers standing on different peaks. The climber on the left is in grayscale and has their arms raised in celebration. The climber on the right is bright red and bent forward while climbing, with three large red spikes sticking out of their back. Two graduation caps are placed on separate mountain peaks. The background is blurry and looks like shelves or a dark room.

A snowy mountain range with two climbers standing on different peaks. The climber on the left is in grayscale and has their arms raised in celebration. The climber on the right is bright red and bent forward while climbing, with three large red spikes sticking out of their back. Two graduation caps are placed on separate mountain peaks. The background is blurry and looks like shelves or a dark room.

Inspiration is not inclusion – "The Quiet Part" Column

Published by Daily Trojan. READ HERE

Lilly Grossman

Nov 20, 2025

A wall display of clear brochure holders mounted on a bright red wall. Some slots contain printed handouts from a student accessibility services office, while others are empty. A small flyer at the bottom features a smiling woman with text about academic support. The edge of a beige lamp is visible in the lower right corner.

A wall display of clear brochure holders mounted on a bright red wall. Some slots contain printed handouts from a student accessibility services office, while others are empty. A small flyer at the bottom features a smiling woman with text about academic support. The edge of a beige lamp is visible in the lower right corner.

Disability belongs in our equity conversations – "The Quiet Part" Column

Published by Daily Trojan. READ HERE

Lilly Grossman

Oct 30, 2025

A brick building with large windows and a curved sign that reads USC Suzanne Dworak Peck School of Social Work. Sunlight and tree shadows fall across the building’s exterior.

A brick building with large windows and a curved sign that reads USC Suzanne Dworak Peck School of Social Work. Sunlight and tree shadows fall across the building’s exterior.

When 'support' becomes surveillance – "The Quiet Part" Column

Published by Daily Trojan. READ HERE

Lilly Grossman

Oct 16, 2025

Large lecture hall filled with students watching a presentation. A speaker stands at the front near two large screens displaying the same image of a man standing in front of a burning building.

Large lecture hall filled with students watching a presentation. A speaker stands at the front near two large screens displaying the same image of a man standing in front of a burning building.

Showing up looks different for every student – "The Quiet Part" Column

Published by Daily Trojan. READ HERE

Lilly Grossman

Sep 11, 2025

Blue sign with a white wheelchair symbol and the words ‘Accessible Entrance’ with a right-pointing arrow, posted in front of a light blue building with white trim and green plants nearby.

Blue sign with a white wheelchair symbol and the words ‘Accessible Entrance’ with a right-pointing arrow, posted in front of a light blue building with white trim and green plants nearby.

Access isn’t the same as belonging – "The Quiet Part" Column

Published by Daily Trojan. READ HERE

Lilly Grossman

Aug 28, 2025

The Burden of "Feeling Too Much"

The Burden of "Feeling Too Much"

The Burden of "Feeling Too Much"

Published on LinkedIn. READ HERE

Lilly Grossman

Jun 23, 2025

The realities of a doubly-disabled relationship

The realities of a doubly-disabled relationship

The realities of a doubly-disabled relationship

Published by Daily Trojan. READ HERE

Lilly Grossman

Jun 11, 2025

Mental Health Awareness Month 2025

Mental Health Awareness Month 2025

Mental Health Awareness Month 2025

Published on LinkedIn. READ HERE

Lilly Grossman

May 16, 2025

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