by Ben Mattlin
Beware the inspirational disability story
Supercrip stories are a subset of “inspiration porn.” And to me, they’re offensive and do a serious disservice to the disability community.
Sep 1, 2022
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I AM NOT YOUR SUPERCRIP
by Ben Mattlin Beware the inspirational disability storySupercrip stories are a subset of “inspiration porn.” And to me, they’re offensive and do a serious disservice to the disability community. Sep 1, 2022![]()
Here’s What I Want You To Know Before You Grieve For My Disabled Body
By Amy KennyIn this article, Dr. Amy Kenny explains the concept of “pre-grief." Mar 4, 2022![]()
Latest COVID-19 Vaccine Information for People With Disabilities
by Stephanie LollinoEditor’s Note: As the temperature across the country increases, so does the availability of all three types of the COVID-19 vaccine. People with spi Mar 3, 2021![]()
“Mother Nature Wants to Kill You”
Editor’s Note: At a time when all of us are tired, stressed and just plain bored with COVID-19 and all the precautions that go along with it, it’s Mar 1, 2021![]()
BLOG – Website Makes Accessible Travel Better
Planning a trip can be an intimidating but exhilarating decision — especially for someone in a wheelchair. Mar 1, 2017![]()
“ME BEFORE YOU” COULD BE AN INVITATION TO SUICIDE
“Live Boldly! Live Well! Just Live!” shout the ads for the tear-jerking melodrama “Me Before You,” which can be seen as invitation to suicide. Jun 3, 2016![]()
Indiana Woman with Quadriplegia Gives Birth
Being a parent is tough. Being a mother who can’t move her arms and legs seems insurmountable. Jun 2, 2016![]()
Nova and Don, a Love Story…
Spinal cord injuries are now occurring later in life. The average age at injury is now 42.6 years. Here's how one senior couple is coping. Feb 23, 2016![]()
What SCI Family Caregivers Need to Know
A summary of suggestions from the National Caregivers Library on family caregiving after spinal cord injury. Nov 17, 2015![]()
What Gets Under Your Skin?
As you know, navigating the world in a wheelchair means you will inevitably encounter a lot of well-meaning, but annoying behaviors. Jun 11, 2014![]()
Finding Plan B
"Concentrate on things your disability doesn’t prevent you doing well, and don’t regret the things you can't" -- says our blogger, Jeff Shannon. Sep 9, 2013![]()
The Sympathy Smile
One way or another, wheelchairs are a fascinating perch for observers of human nature -- insightful wheelchair psychology from our Jeff Shannon. Aug 5, 2013 |