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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Thankfulness and Other Words I Wheel By
You might notice that the URL of this page is different than usual! That’s because I am officially the proud owner of http://www.wordsiwheelby.com! I am SO... Read more
Posted on 28 November 2013 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, SELF EXPRESSION -
Words I Wheel By is Moving! And Having a Few Growing Pains.
Hi everyone!I’m really excited to share that Words I Wheel By is moving to a new domain – one that I actually own! I know that anyone who subscribes may have... Read more
Posted on 25 November 2013 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, SELF EXPRESSION -
Finding a True Sense of Community Within a Community
I’m coming off the high of spending five days in my absolute favorite place in the country: Washington, D.C. I know – it’s not exactly everyone’s top choice of... Read more
Posted on 23 November 2013 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, SELF EXPRESSION -
November Disability News and Blog Post Round-up
Not a day goes by for me where I don’t come across articles or blog posts related to disabilities that command my attention and make me stop to think. Read more
Posted on 16 November 2013 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, SELF EXPRESSION -
The Out of Step Tool
As I mentioned in my post from a couple weeks ago on getting back in the water, I’m officially employed! It all happened so fast that I still haven’t quite... Read more
Posted on 09 November 2013 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, SELF EXPRESSION -
New Guest Post at Handicap This!
I’m really excited to share my latest guest post that I’ve written for the Handicap This! blog on how popular media depicts disabilities. You can read it here:... Read more
Posted on 01 November 2013 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, SELF EXPRESSION -
New Guest Post at Handicap This!
I’m really excited to share my latest guest post that I’ve written for the Handicap This! blog on how popular media depicts disabilities. You can read it here:... Read more
Posted on 01 November 2013 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, SELF EXPRESSION -
My Wheelchair is Not My Halloween Costume
Since my last post focused on such a raw, difficult topic, I wanted to share something that can provide a little levity. And, as it happens, Halloween is a... Read more
Posted on 31 October 2013 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, SELF EXPRESSION -
Getting Back in the Water
This past week has taken me for a ride on an extreme emotional roller-coaster. Within less than 24 hours, I was unexpectedly hired for a new job and unexpectedl... Read more
Posted on 29 October 2013 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, SELF EXPRESSION -
Announcing My First Post on The Mobility Resource
I’m incredibly excited to share with everyone the first article I wrote for a fantastic disability-related blog called The Mobility Resource. I’m proud to be th... Read more
Posted on 22 October 2013 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, SELF EXPRESSION -
Announcing My First Post on The Mobility Resource
I’m incredibly excited to share with everyone the first article I wrote for a fantastic disability-related blog called The Mobility Resource. Read more
Posted on 22 October 2013 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, SELF EXPRESSION -
Disability News and Blog Post Round-up
Every week, I find myself inundated by disability news and information…and I love it. Of course, I don’t mean that I love it when I come across stories of... Read more
Posted on 19 October 2013 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, SELF EXPRESSION -
Cracked Article is Unusual Type of Inspiration Porn
There’s no end to the amount of disability-related articles that pop up around the Internet every day. However, while scrolling through various websites... Read more
Posted on 16 October 2013 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, SELF EXPRESSION -
Branching Out in the Blogosphere (Part 2) – The Sunshine Award
As I mentioned in my previous post, this post will take on a much different form from my usual writing, as I’m going to follow the format of the Sunshine Award. Read more
Posted on 14 October 2013 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, SELF EXPRESSION -
Branching Out in the Blogosphere (Part 1)
When I began this blog, I figured I would reach a small audience consisting of people I know and people in the disability community. Read more
Posted on 14 October 2013 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, SELF EXPRESSION -
Guest Post: Mother and Daughter – Same Disability, Different Experiences
When contemplating who to invite to write the first guest post for Words I Wheel By, I didn’t have to search any further than inside the walls of my house. Read more
Posted on 08 October 2013 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, SELF EXPRESSION -
Why Curing Disability Should Not Outweigh Equality
An article recently published by Rachelle Friedman on the Huffington Post boldly asserts in the title: “’Paralyzed Bride,’ Speaks Out: More Than Equality, We... Read more
Posted on 07 October 2013 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, SELF EXPRESSION -
I’m Not Here for Your Inspiration, and Neither is Michael J. Fox
When I sat down last week to watch the premiere of The Michael J. Fox Show with my parents, I had high hopes that the show would handle disability well. I’m gla... Read more
Posted on 28 September 2013 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, SELF EXPRESSION -
Best Seated Workout Videos to Conquer the Effects of Carvel Cravings – A...
This afternoon, I was feeling motivated to exercise, so I put on loose clothes and went through a couple workout videos. Later in the evening, my mother called... Read more
Posted on 24 September 2013 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, SELF EXPRESSION -
Generosity and Perseverance – Lessons in Advocacy from a Six-Year-Old and...
Sometimes, I’m reminded of the value of giving and perseverance in the most unexpected ways. This time, the refresher course came in the form of a gift given... Read more
Posted on 19 September 2013 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, SELF EXPRESSION