Part of you knows they exist outside the walls of a school, but you don’t entirely want to believe it. You’ve heard the stories. Everyday you are hoping to avoid them. Who could I possibly … Read the rest
Our Response to Cosmo’s Advice on Dating a “Woman in Wheelchair”
Dear Cosmo,
We are pleased you have published an article on women with disabilities: 12 Things you should know before dating a woman in Wheelchair. We women on wheels are not used to being portrayed … Read the rest
It May Shock You, but I Roll Around with a Wheelchair and I Love My Life!
So, there is absolutely no denying this…when you are a wheelchair user, you probably have grown used to people asking you some pretty outrageous questions. That, and the ridiculously uncalled for comments. I had almost … Read the rest
Disabled Community and Entrepreneurs Unite!
Why supporting others with disabilities entrepreneurship benefits us all.
Imagine if Jennifer is a business owner and she has a disability. She is making scarves, and we all were able to find her online store via … Read the rest
From Friendship to Love: A Courtship Grown out of the Love of Sports
The Love Story of TV Producer Jenny Siegle and Fiance Eric
Jenny is a TV Producer for “Altitude Sports”, a regional sports network, at which she is the only one within the company with a … Read the rest
Self-Advocacy and Assertiveness: The Way to Self-Love and Respect
How often do find yourself in a place where you are not being heard, are being short-changed, or are just not getting the service or respect that you feel is warranted?
Let’s face it. We … Read the rest
Claim Your Destiny: How a Wheelchair Dance Advocate Has Found her Own
The energy is high this morning. Marisa Hamamoto just finished performing with Mary, a 12-year-old with Spinal Bifida, and a student of hers from Infinite Flow – A Wheelchair Dance Company, launched in January this … Read the rest
Part 2 – Women with Disabilities: How Accessible is the Road to Motherhood?
In the first part of our series, we discussed fertility treatments and surrogacy and learned about the personal story of Katie, an unmarried woman who wants to start a family with her boyfriend, but … Read the rest
Interview with Comedian and Actress Maysoon Zayid
Maysoon Zayid is an incredibly talented comedian, actress, and advocate who lights up the room with her presence. Her sharp wit and humor has led to great successes, including one of the most popular TED talks of … Read the rest
The Public Reacts to the “Paralyzed Bride” taking off her clothes in the #Whatmakesmesexy shoot
Rachelle Freidman strips down and shows the world that being defined as any number of labels: “paralyzed,” “disabled,” “handicapped,” “crippled,” or “broken” does not mean we no longer feel sexual, desire sex and intimacy or, … Read the rest
It’s Hard Not to Say I’m Sorry
“Isn’t Camile so modest?” said my friend to the same audience of four people whom, just seconds earlier, I had been trying so hard to enlighten on how hot-real fucking hot-it is for a woman … Read the rest
A Woman of Class, Warmth, Cordiality, Substance and Determination: Welcome to the Custom Made World of Jen
This uniquely courageous woman has a story to tell, a story in the making, and a future that is something we will all want to bookmark and follow. Not only is she drop dead gorgeous, … Read the rest