Hi all!! This is Juniper Joel (they/he), I am a Black, trans, disabled person living in the South, asking for much needed support covering basic living expenses and purchasing additional accessible supports as I’m dealing with severe health issues that have left me unable to work in the capacity I was able to previously.

Since April 2025, I have experienced a sharp increase of seizures that have severely impacted my physical and mental state, which in turn greatly affected my job as a sign language interpreter as I navigate increasing mobility and autoimmune health problems stemming from long-covid. I also do not have health insurance currently, but have finally started working with an accessible healthcare team to start pursuing diagnosis and treatment for my conditions.

As I’ve tried to return back to interpreting work since July 2025, it's become apparent that this field is no longer sustainable for me. While I have found fulfilling work in part-time nannying and reopening my small business, it has still been a deep struggle to find my footing with these health adjustments.

I am seeking monetary support to help with my living expenses, basic needs, and medical expenses, as well as purchase some accommodations for my continuous wellbeing. A breakdown of how funds will be used is as follows:

Thank you for helping me find stability during this stressful time where so many aspects of my health are changing. Please donate if you’re able and share with your communities. Thank you for all the love and support you all have shown.

With love,

Juniper Cassaway