Courtney is a young woman in her mid 20s. She's outgoing and full of confidence. But she wasn't always so confident, especially when it came to dating. Courtney is a paraplegic, and she uses a wheelchair for mobility. She…
Dori Tempio, a person with a physical disability, has partnered with Able South Carolina to discuss sexual and reproductive health concerning people with disabilities. “People with disabilities have the same sexual and reproductive health needs of others, but often face…
Advocating for a loved one can be a tricky thing - especially if it's your first time. Katelyn writes about an incident where she learned the importance of advocating and standing up for your loved one. Katelyn's boyfriend, Caleb, was…
Maria is an activist and poet, and she's written a moving poem about the complex relationship among her mother, her sister, herself, and her disability. Growing Up Without A Mother You grew up without a mother because I stole her…
Maria is a disability rights activist and artist. She acquired polio at a young age, and has been a wheelchair user most of her life. In her moving poem titled Dancing in the Rain, Maria recalls her childhood years spent…
Cindy Kolbe writes that “caregiving is handed down through our heritage and woven through our genetics and instincts. We take care of others through different stages of life, a meaningful expression of love for family and friends, young and…
Brett Greenhill and Meg Alexander planned a joint bachelor-bachelorette party to celebrate their upcoming marriage to one another. The couple never expected that the night of the party Brett would be injured in a diving accident causing him to become…
It is a common misconception that people with spinal cord injuries become infertile post injury. Fertility is an aspect of sexuality that is important for a person with a spinal cord injury and their partner to be educated on as…
Jeff and Kristen Sachs celebrated twelve years of marriage on August 20, 2017. Jeff was paralyzed in a diving accident, eight years after the couple made the commitment to love one another through sickness and health. As a result of…
Donna began her career as an actor, director, and teacher. After her son Nicholas was born with severe disabilities, she became a disability activist, author, and consultant. Donna believes caregiving is more emotional than physical, with 75% designated to emotional labor and…