Ms. Scalesse and Mr. Nguyen were married June 2 at Rule of Thirds, a Japanese restaurant and event space in Brooklyn, in front of 181 guests.
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Quadriplegic Mother of Twins – Dani’s Extraordinary Journey
Dani Izzie and her husband, Rudy, insist there's nothing really extraordinary about how they're raising their twin girls. Jun 30, 2023
Florida Woman Finds Passion for Archery After Paralysis
Finding adaptive archery helped Tracey Otto find herself again. May 4, 2023
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 |