By Ben Mattlin
Last 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
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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![]()
‘Finding Dory’ Makes Disability Relatable
Finding Dory, the long-awaited Disney/Pixar sequel to Finding Nemo (2003), is swimming its way to the top of the box office. Jun 29, 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![]()
A Story of Triumph After Setback
Angela, who was recently interviewed for our website, rediscovered a sense of herself she feared was lost after her injury. May 6, 2016![]()
Giving Thanks – In Memoriam
A brilliant Thanksgiving essay by Jeff Shannon, a veteran writer on disability issues, and a regular contributor to FacingDisability.com Nov 23, 2015![]()
Trick or Treat — In a Wheelchair
Everybody loves Halloween and the idea of trick-or-treating – adults included. Children with spinal cord injuries can join in the fun. Oct 26, 2015![]()
Back to School: Stories of Success on Campus
Going to college is a major life change for anyone, and it may present an especially daunting challenge for wheelchair users. Sep 16, 2015![]()
Mothers on Wheels
The desire to be a mother is an impulse that begins in childhood for most women. But after spinal cord injury, many women assume it's impossible. Aug 14, 2015![]()
Go in Feet First — Don’t Dive
“Diving is simply not worth the risk.” It is the fourth leading cause of spinal cord injury for men and the fifth for women Jul 2, 2015![]()
Parents on Call – a reprint in honor of Father’s Day
A thoughtful, provocative and honest reflection on his father by Jeff Shannon, a veteran writer and frequent contributor to FacingDisability.com Jun 15, 2015![]()
Jumping is Nice — But Think Twice
As summer approaches, parents worry about trampoline injuries. Their worries are justified. May 18, 2015![]()
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 |