Erin, a white agender human and double below knee amputee, hangs upside down with flaming red hair and a flowing red dress. Erin arches backwards powerfully over the top of an aerial hoop the size of an adult hula hoop that is suspended in the air. PHOTO CREDIT Virginia Maria Photography Listen to this Article […]
On the road with Erin Ball,
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By Talli Osborne Listen to this Article Travelling with physical challenges can require a bit more planning, but the rewards are worth it. As a woman with mobility issues, I’ve learned to embrace the journey, adapt with creativity, and always focus on the positives. Here are my top ten tips for making your travels smoother
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Listen to this Article This issue celebrates our fellow adventurers, explorers and travellers who, as always, are determined not to let something like a major disability get in the way of our dreams. We spotlight travellers with a variety of limb differences—our Guest Editor, Talli Osborne, Erin Ball, Lisa Butler, Miriam Osborne, Nadine Richards and
Talli Osborne Listen to this Article Guest Editor’s Note by Talli Osborne This world wasn’t built for a girl like me, but that’s not stopping me from exploring it. As a woman without both of my arms and with shortened legs, I know firsthand both the joy and the obstacles that come with travelling. There’s
Listen to this Article NEW ORLEANS, LA – November 20, 2024 – New Orleans & Company is pleased to announce its partnership with Wheel the World, a leading platform and community for accessible travel, dedicated to helping travelers with disabilities find and book inclusive travel experiences worldwide. Wheel the World will perform an accessibility
Elisa Lejuez Listen to this Article Elisa Lejuez is a contemporary artist known for her vibrant, textured works that merge elements of abstract expressionism, cultural symbolism, and mixed media techniques. Originally from Aruba, Lejuez has developed an artistic voice that celebrates her multicultural heritage, incorporating motifs from indigenous patterns, natural landscapes, and contemporary urban aesthetics.
Patterns in motion—Elisa Lejuez’s pieces dance with color, form, and emotion Read More »
Joachim McMillan Listen to this Article Joachim is a visionary artist whose work embodies the rhythm and vibrancy of life itself. With roots in the lush landscapes of Grenada and a thriving art practice in the United States, McMillan’s work reflects a fusion of cultural influences that come together in bursts of color, movement,
Angela Lynn Listen to this Article “The beauty of communication lies not in words alone, but in the hearts and hands that express them.” ~ Angela Lynn Communication takes many forms, yet both Deaf and hearing people share the universal need for connection and expression. By embracing these differences as strengths, we can foster a world
Judy Sango Listen to this Article Get your copy! The Girl Who Walked Differently by Judy Sango is a heartfelt, empowering story for young readers that embraces themes of resilience, diversity, and self-determination. Following the life of a young girl with physical disabilities who dreams of becoming a judge and a disability advocate, the book
Illana Jacqueline Listen to this Article Congratulations on the publication of your latest book, Medical Gaslighting. What inspired you to write it? Thank you so much! This book was inspired not just by my own experiences of being undiagnosed and gaslit for 19 years before my rare disease diagnosis, but also by the stories of