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“Jules Verne Therapy” Promotes Limb-Loss Recovery
Novelist Nick DiMartino's unusual path to limb-loss recovery became a book titled, "An Amputee's Guide to Jules Verne." Here's what he learned about life and limb loss from the 19th century French writer ...
From Accidental Tourist to Adaptive Travel Host
Christa Couture never dreamed she would host a TV travel show—or that the gig would teach her so much about accessibility. Here's what she's learned as the host of Postcards From ...
The Art of Adaptation
After decades as a regular prosthesis user, I lost my ability to walk and switched to a wheelchair. The change affected more than my mobility. It had a profound impact on my identity ...
Amputees With Diabetes: Living in the Shadows
Amputees who lost their limb to diabetes are barely visible on social media, so nondisabled Americans are getting an incomplete view of who amputees are and how they live ...
GETTING MOBILE: Toward a Wheelchair-accessible World
By Rene Agredano FOUR INVENTIONS FOR A BETTER LIFE ON THE GO A spirit of adventure is not limited to people without mobility issues. But for those who rely on medical equipment, a trip by car, plane, or other methods ...
CAUSE-PLAY
By Eric Quander Finding Fun, Confidence, Understanding, and Community Through Cosplay Erin Ball cosplays the character Octane from Apex Legends at EA PLAY 2019. Ball lost both of her feet to frostbite in 2014. Her Octane costume was made by ...
The Delusion of Lack
By Eric Quander “IF ONLY I HAD A, I COULD BE B.” “I CAN’T DO X, BECAUSE I DON’T HAVE Y.” Exchange the variables for whatever nouns are apropos, but the result is the same—not living your best life because ...
From Buzzword to Bond: The Trend Toward Inclusivity
By Emily Dings Terms like inclusivity and diversity are often bandied about in today’s media and marketplace, bringing what used to be a fringe focus into the mainstream. Although this may show a heightened awareness of people living with disabilities, ...
