Finding adaptive archery helped Tracey Otto find herself again.
May 4, 2023
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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![]()
Britney Spears Guardianship is a Disability Rights Case
By Ben MattlinLast month, pop star Britney Spears went to court to protest the guardianship she’d been under since 2008. She told a judge in Los Angeles that Jul 27, 2021![]()
“The Jokester And The Life Coach”
A Love Story for Valentine's Day By Ben MattlinFor Valentine's Day, here's an edited excerpt from my book about interabled relationships. Feb 2, 2021![]()
Living with a Disabled Spouse
Marriage is one of the hottest topics among members of our private Facebook group. In a recent thread, we asked a question about marriage, which broug Jun 15, 2020![]()
“NOT ALL CRIPS ARE CREEPS” by BEN MATTLIN
The esteemed Public Radio host John Hockenberry and world-famous artist Chuck Close were both accused of sexual improprieties. Jan 11, 2018![]()
LIVING with a Spinal Cord Injury
I feel it must be said; my spinal cord injury doesn’t define me, it is a part of me, but it in no way defines who I am. Sep 29, 2017![]()
Paralyzed Olympian walks down the aisle at his wedding
Former Olympic high jumper Jamie Nieto walked his new wife, Shevon Stoddart, down the aisle after a spinal cord injury. Aug 2, 2017![]()
BLOG – New Video about Sex and Intimacy
A new video in which men and women with spinal cord injuries talk about their experiences with intimacy in a stream of beautifully candid answers. Sep 21, 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![]()
Study Discovers Hot Website Topics: Sex, Dating, Relationships
Information about sex, relationships and fertility after SCI proved to be the most highly viewed subject areas for visitors to FacingDisability. com. Oct 13, 2014![]()
FacingDisability Featured in Exceptional Parent Magazine
Parents need all the support they can find concerning children with a spinal cord injury (SCI). FacingDisability.com shows how parents cope. Sep 8, 2014 |