Emily
I'm passionate about disability rights, social justice, drinking tea, and the color turquoise.
MY BLOGS
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Words I Wheel By
http://emilyladau.wordpress.com/
A blog exploring issues of social justice and disability, as well as my own personal experiences with my disability.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 110 )
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2018 Disability Holiday Gift Guide
Happy, happy holiday season! Time really flies, doesn't it? I found myself surprised that the holidays were here already, and then I realized that it isn't... Read more
Posted on 04 December 2018 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, SELF EXPRESSION -
The Americans with Disabilities Act Just Turned 28 and I Have Some Thoughts Abou...
Every year, when the anniversary of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) rolls around, I find myself wondering how much further the... Read more
Posted on 26 July 2018 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, SELF EXPRESSION -
Is the Restroom Accessible? That’s Up in the Air
When you're getting ready to go on a flight, what's on your last-minute to-do list? Mine looks a little something like this: Make sure I packed enough... Read more
Posted on 08 December 2017 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, SELF EXPRESSION -
2017 Disability Holiday Gift Guide
Around the holiday season in 2014, I found myself wondering what I could do to give back to the disability community - a community that has given so much to... Read more
Posted on 20 November 2017 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, SELF EXPRESSION -
2016 Disability Holiday Gift Guide
As someone who started out by offering services and piecing together various jobs until finding a full career, I've long admired the entrepreneurial spirit.... Read more
Posted on 01 December 2016 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, SELF EXPRESSION -
“There’s No Room For You Here.” – On Encountering Discrimination
I have a little tradition to search for handmade jewelry when I travel, usually rings or earrings. It's my favorite way to bring home a piece of where I've been... Read more
Posted on 30 August 2016 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, SELF EXPRESSION -
How I Roll (Take a Video Tour of My Adapted Van!)
I wish I'd kept a record of all the questions, comments, and reactions I've gotten since I first began the process of learning how to drive. From total disbelie... Read more
Posted on 20 August 2016 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, SELF EXPRESSION -
“How Did You Get Here?” Or, Why I Wish People Would Stop Questioning My...
I woke up last weekend with sharp pain in my left ear, realized my regular doctor's office was closed, and decided to hop in my van to head over to a local... Read more
Posted on 13 May 2016 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, SELF EXPRESSION -
A Letter to My Younger Self in Honor of International Women’s Day
Shortly after my first love and I broke up in 2013, I wrote a letter to my younger self. At the time, I intended to bury it away somewhere to be forgotten, as i... Read more
Posted on 08 March 2016 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, SELF EXPRESSION -
The Mighty Question: Who Should Speak for the Disability Community?
If you're a somewhat active Facebook user, I'd venture a guess that you've seen at least one article from a website called The Mighty in your newsfeed. With... Read more
Posted on 13 January 2016 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, SELF EXPRESSION -
2015 Holiday Gift Guide: Supporting the Disability Community
Before I got my driver's license, I found myself worried that I wouldn't be able to earn any money. Driving is just about the only option where I live to get... Read more
Posted on 30 November 2015 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, SELF EXPRESSION -
#JustActNormally – A Response to Cerebral Palsy Foundation’s #JustSayHi Campaign
"Just Say Hi." According to celebrities enlisted by the Cerebral Palsy Foundation (CPF), this is how people should handle talking to anyone with a disability.... Read more
Posted on 22 October 2015 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, SELF EXPRESSION -
What I Want Future Teachers to Know About Students with Disabilities
One of my favorite things about writing on disability is that it ignites conversations and sparks perspective shifts (both mine and others) in seemingly... Read more
Posted on 25 August 2015 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, SELF EXPRESSION -
What I’ve Done Because of the Americans with Disabilities Act
"Because of the Americans with Disabilities Act..." is a phrase that holds so much power for so many people. It is a phrase that captures the most personal of... Read more
Posted on 25 July 2015 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, SELF EXPRESSION -
Finding My Role: An Identity in Flux (Complete with Embarrassing Home Video)
I have this recurring dream (nightmare?) that I've been cast in a main role in a play, it's opening night, and just as the curtains rise, I realize I don't... Read more
Posted on 09 July 2015 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, SELF EXPRESSION -
Meet the Jeans with a Secret Identity – Sweatpants from ABL Denim
"How do you put your pants on?" To this day, that remains one of the strangest questions I've ever been asked. The question in and of itself isn't strange, but... Read more
Posted on 18 May 2015 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, SELF EXPRESSION -
Charge Your Cell Phone with a…Wheelchair?
You know the feeling when your cell phone is about to take its last breath and you still have most of your day ahead of you? If you're anything like me, it's... Read more
Posted on 13 May 2015 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, SELF EXPRESSION -
Online Activism Works…and I Have Proof!
Far too often, using social media to advocate is negatively perceived as being nothing more than "slacktivism." Well, guess what?! Something HUGE happened, and... Read more
Posted on 30 April 2015 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, SELF EXPRESSION -
25 Ways the Americans with Disabilities Act Sparked Positive Change in the Unite...
With the 25th anniversary of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) fast approaching, plans for celebrations are launching into high gear. I... Read more
Posted on 19 April 2015 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, SELF EXPRESSION -
#DearMe – A Letter to My Younger Self in Honor of International Women’s Day 2015
Shortly after my first love and I broke up, I wrote a letter to my younger self. At the time, I intended to bury it away somewhere to be forgotten, as it was... Read more
Posted on 08 March 2015 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, SELF EXPRESSION