Hair Changes, Curl Changes Many years ago, my hairstylist told me that our hair changes every seven years. I don’t know if that’s science or salon superstition, but my curls …
Note to our readers: This article isn’t aimed at you—it’s aimed at the people in your life who still don’t get it. You know the ones. The family member who …
Caregivers matter. But they shouldn’t speak for us. They can be parents, spouses, paid PCAs, friends. People we rely on and value. But let’s not confuse supporting someone with being …
Whether your air smells like bonfires or blooming flowers, the vibe is the same: the year is melting away, and the universe is throwing a September party with fireworks, eclipses, …
Some of us can’t smell the gas leak. Some of us can’t enjoy a cup of coffee without gagging at someone’s cologne from three rooms away. And some of us …
Adaptive fitness is the miracle we need in the disabled community. I’ve known Tony forever, so I was excited to learn about his recent accomplishments. I was going to take …
When I look at the IEP system in our schools, I see a lot of people trying their best-and still getting it wrong. I’ve been a middle school teacher for …
How Shameka Andrews Found Her Voice Through Ms. Wheelchair New York When you meet Shameka Andrews, you don’t just meet a disability advocate—you meet a force. A woman who has …
Touch Isn’t Just a Sense. It’s Personal.Touch is more than pressure or pain. It’s how we connect with each other and with ourselves. When you live in a disabled body, …