Broken Clay

A lot of people have caught on that they need to provide access for the disabled when they build something, but apparently access is only needed for Them. You know, Them. There’s Them, and then there’s Us. They might be disabled, but We aren’t...

Published Wed, Oct 14 2009 9:06 AM by brokenclay.org/journal

Filed under: accessibility

Journey of Hope cyclists stop in Boulder to meet with disabled athletes

From the Boulder Daily Camera: As he showed the cyclists tricks to getting wheelchairs to fly using a stationary trainer, Katja Stokley, 50, of Longmont, gave the riders a chance to take her racing chair for a spin in the gym. Brad Ray, a wheelchair athlete...

Published Tue, Jul 06 2010 6:22 AM by brokenclay.org/journal

Filed under: exercise/sports, disability

On the Street

For years, while waiting to cross a street, I avoided blocking the top of the curbcut because, I don’t know, someone might need it. I now know that ambulatory people abhor a vacuum, and if I don’t position myself squarely in front of it, they...

Published Mon, Aug 16 2010 9:23 AM by brokenclay.org/journal

Filed under: accessibility

Renoir on walking

If I have to choose between walking and painting, I’d much rather paint. Read More...

Published Sat, Jul 24 2010 5:30 PM by brokenclay.org/journal

Filed under: disability

Women, Paralympic sports, Camp Discovery

From the Vancouver Sun, Women under-represented in Paralympic sports: With all the risk-taking, young men in the world, it’s hard to believe that there are actually more women than men with disabilities. Of course, you wouldn’t know that looking at most...

Published Fri, Mar 19 2010 1:14 PM by brokenclay.org/journal

Filed under: exercise/sports, disability

Continue: 28 sports in 28 minutes

This is so cool! This high definition video project is intended to show people with spinal cord injuries or disease how the barriers for sports participation are removed. Beautifully filmed in Utah. Continue Read More...

Published Tue, Mar 23 2010 8:40 AM by brokenclay.org/journal

Filed under: exercise/sports, disability

Refreshing my French

Happy news! We’re going to France in June for a week-long bicycle tour in Dordogne. So what does that mean? Training on the bike? Well, yes, but what else does it mean? Yes! Re-learning French! I studied French for a couple of years in college Read...

Published Thu, Dec 30 2010 7:59 PM by brokenclay.org/journal

Filed under: travel, language

Impression Management

Michael Bullis, Executive Director of the IMAGE Center for people with Disabilities in Baltimore, is soliciting feedback from people with disabilities about how they put others at ease about their disability. Here’s his announcement: Hello: I’m...

Published Thu, Feb 03 2011 9:43 AM by brokenclay.org/journal

Filed under: disability

Another Day, Another Weird Restroom Story

This afternoon I stopped in at Barnes and Noble, and, having MS, needed to use the restroom. Three stalls, one of which was accessible. Its door was closed. I peeked under, and saw feet. I settled back to wait. Women came, and women went and still I waited...

Published Mon, May 21 2012 6:56 PM by brokenclay.org/journal

Filed under: disability

Reflex Hammers

Everything you never wanted to know about reflex hammers, courtesy of Dr. Grumpy: Today I am going to reveal one of the deep, dark secrets of neurology. A secret so carefully hidden that this post could result in my excommunication from the neurobrotherhood...

Published Fri, Mar 18 2011 2:15 PM by brokenclay.org/journal

Filed under: nonsense

Packing Light: Four Days in Phoenix

Packing for a four day trip to Phoenix. Two travel days, two days of meetings. Day time temps will be 95-102, night time temps in the low 60s, and the temperature indoors may be in the high 60s. On the plane: Green tunic, leggings, ankle boots, jacket...

Published Sun, Apr 22 2012 9:34 AM by brokenclay.org/journal

Filed under: travel

Amsterdam by Wheelchair

Here’s a video I came across recently: “With a Wheelchair in Amsterdam: A Wheelchair User’s Spontaneous Trip”. It’s in German, with some English (and no captions, alas). It’s a “get packed and go to the airport...

Published Sat, Dec 14 2013 4:40 PM by brokenclay.org/journal

Filed under: Travel with a Disability

Behind the Diagnosis

I generally try to avoid obsessing about doctors, medical visits and hospital stays (both on the blog and in real life!), because life is so much more than just a diagnosis. Daphne Xiao is a medical student, soon to be... Read more Read More...

Published Sun, Mar 05 2017 8:23 AM by brokenclay.org/journal

Filed under: multiple sclerosis

HealthLine’s Best MS Blogs of the Year

I’m honored to be included among HealthLine’s best MS blogs of the year, along with such rock stars as Marc Stecker (Wheelchair Kamikaze), Lisa Emrich (Brass & Ivory), and Dave Bexfield (Active MSers). Check out all of them at Best......

Published Sun, May 21 2017 10:46 AM by brokenclay.org/journal

Filed under: multiple sclerosis

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Them and Us

Journey of Hope cyclists stop in Boulder to meet with disabled athletes

On the Street

Renoir on walking

Women, Paralympic sports, Camp Discovery

Continue: 28 sports in 28 minutes

Refreshing my French

Impression Management

Another Day, Another Weird Restroom Story

Reflex Hammers

Packing Light: Four Days in Phoenix

Amsterdam by Wheelchair

Behind the Diagnosis

HealthLine’s Best MS Blogs of the Year