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Hooray for Hollywood

Hooray for Hollywood Interview after interview has celebrities declaring movies need to be back in theatres. Many insist a communal in-person theatre experience is the only way to enjoy films. Is it though? My kids love going to the movie theatre. The plush recliners that ease back with a slick push of a button. An… Continue reading Hooray for Hollywood

Disabled and doing fine: I’m not in need of misguided affirmations

Hey, non-disabled peeps, disabled adult here. I’m not a child; please stop speaking to me like I’m in Kindergarten. Doesn’t matter what my disability is, it’s never okay to speak to adults like this. And I certainly don’t care about your hang-ups surrounding disability. Stop. Speaking. To. Me. Like. I’m. A. Child. The school year… Continue reading Disabled and doing fine: I’m not in need of misguided affirmations

F! I’m 40

I lay-out in the backyard, sun sizzling along my body. Bia and Nicki Minaj thump out my pink, portable speaker, giving me permission to rock this bikini. I’m 40; I’m a mom; Fuck yes, I’m wearing this bikini. Shit, am I 40? Today’s my 40th birthday. Forty years seeking an identity. Forty years defying expectations.… Continue reading F! I’m 40

Why Structured Discovery should be grounded in justice

***Content Warning: this article discusses sexual and verbal abuse. Carley Mullin is a certified blind cane travel instructor who works with children and adults. In this article, she argues that supporting survivors of sexual assault is not only crucial but in line with the principles of the National Federation of the Blind. Why Structured Discovery… Continue reading Why Structured Discovery should be grounded in justice

Give a cheer for all the broken

**TW/CW: Discussion of depression, bullying, suicidal ideation/suicide *Originally published in 13th Floor, spring 2014 Hold on. And you don’t know what you’re waiting for, but you don’t want to know more. Hold on. From Hold On by Good Charlotte Slipping into the forgotten, hearing only the silence, too many seek the solace of whispered graves.… Continue reading Give a cheer for all the broken

Extending Disability representation: Removing sexism, ableism and white supremacy from our own representation

I often write about identity. My identity, specifically. How so much of my identity is wrapped up in body image and appearance. My mind and emotions wrestle on a daily basis, determined to erase one another. Only a handful of people know my inner turmoil. Rarely do I speak about the dysfunction whipping about inside… Continue reading Extending Disability representation: Removing sexism, ableism and white supremacy from our own representation

#MarchingTogether: Seeking accountability in the blind community

CW/TW: Discussion of sexual misconduct/harassment, gaslighting and details of rape. We cannot escape the obvious fact that sexual misconduct is rampant in the blind community. Since December, story after story has released from survivors detailing their experiences and the widespread cover-ups training centers and blindness organizations have attempted. Public apologies, task forces and organizational partnerships… Continue reading #MarchingTogether: Seeking accountability in the blind community

Happy Father’s Day: Dismantling patriarchal systems in parenting

I frequently encounter attitudes about parenting that are clearly informed by patriarchal ideals. My husband is constantly praised for doing what is actually the bare minimum required in parenting. Feeding, bathing, diaper changing, playtime. Yet, rarely is my parenting commented on. We have created a societal structure of parenting predicated upon antiquated and misogynistic mindsets.… Continue reading Happy Father’s Day: Dismantling patriarchal systems in parenting

Off with face masks: The ablism creeping into comments about removing masks once vaccinated

More and more people are receiving Covid vaccinations, and life is beginning to bloom again. We are like caged creatures, bursting out the open door with frenzy. We seem to think we need to make up time for the past year-and-a-half. I admit, easing back into a routine of here-there-and-everywhere, feels good, if a smidge… Continue reading Off with face masks: The ablism creeping into comments about removing masks once vaccinated