
Disability Representation in Fiction
I have a story to share about disability representation in fiction. By now, you know I like to get out of my comfort zone. Well,
I have a story to share about disability representation in fiction. By now, you know I like to get out of my comfort zone. Well,
“Why do I do this to myself?” I sat in the hotel room practicing deep breathing exercises in an attempt to calm my nerves and
Anyone with a disability knows that finances are one of the most stressful parts of a disability. The burden of health insurance, co-pays, supplies not
Last summer, I found myself continually going over my budget for groceries. I hadn’t changed anything; the cost of food had gone up. Typically, a
The trip to Honduras, where I facilitated a three-day conference on the emotional and spiritual impact of disability, went beautifully. For a quick overview, you
Dear Personal Care Attendant, I’m writing this letter concerning the events of the past two days. You changed plans. Then canceled. Let me first say
After speaking in Rome, I wondered how I could experience wheelchair-accessible tours, enjoy Rome (in January), manage the cost, and celebrate with friends. After all,
After a spinal cord injury, one thing we might lose is holiday traditions. Over the years, I’ve learned traditions change with time as well. The
After agreeing there’s a lack of diversity and inclusion of disability in the media, I found myself trying to be a small part of the
For months I’ve been going. Going. Going. I was exhausted. I knew I needed a rest. Not just sleep (which I was getting), but a
I love soup. Warm. Easy. Comforting. Watch the video to see how easy it is to make cheeseburger soup. The recipe, as well as Tip
The thought of using an aisle chair to get on or off an airplane can be daunting. But once you’ve used an aisle chair a
There’s a lot of terminology in the world of spinal cord injuries. The levels where injuries occur. What’s the difference between a paraplegic, quadriplegic, and
No one will argue that people with disabilities should have equal access to medical care. After an appointment with a doctor left with me incorrect