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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Disability Breeds Creativity – Celebrating Adaptive Uses of Kitchen Tongs and...
My family and I often joke that our house should have a sign in front that reads “Home Healthcare Store.” In actuality, our little joke isn’t far from reality;... Read more
Posted on 13 September 2013 COMMUNITY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Old Nike Commercial Makes Eliminating Stigma of Disability Simple – “Just Do It!”
In the midst of the controversy that has developed over the blog post I wrote on the Guinness advertisement featuring a game of wheelchair basketball set to... Read more
Posted on 08 September 2013 COMMUNITY, SELF EXPRESSION -
New Guest Post at Disability in Kidlit!
Hi everyone!I’m so proud to share that I have the honor of being the first guest post for Disability in Kidlit as they begin an adventure as a full-time... Read more
Posted on 06 September 2013 COMMUNITY, HEALTH, SELF EXPRESSION -
Just One of the Guys
UPDATE: In response to the many comments I have received regarding this post, I decided to write a follow-up post featuring a Nike commercial that I think bette... Read more
Posted on 06 September 2013 COMMUNITY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Independence-Driven: Facing Fears and Striving for Independence
After taking an extended hiatus from driving lessons to complete my last semester of undergraduate courses and to do an internship in Washington D.C., I will... Read more
Posted on 03 September 2013 COMMUNITY, SELF EXPRESSION -
The Social Paradox of Advocacy and Privilege
During a recent conversation over veggie omelettes at a diner, one of my best friends and I considered the ways in which a privileged life sometimes does not... Read more
Posted on 31 August 2013 COMMUNITY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Supporting United States Ratification of the U.N. Convention on the Rights of...
I have a confession to make: I can only vaguely recall skimming the e-mails that made their way to my inbox in late November and early December last year that... Read more
Posted on 26 August 2013 COMMUNITY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Flat Tire in Florida: A Call to Expand Accessible Transportation Options
This past weekend, I traveled to Florida with my parents for my boyfriend’s brother’s wedding. As is my mother’s usual style, our flight was booked well in... Read more
Posted on 19 August 2013 COMMUNITY, SELF EXPRESSION -
The Complexities of “Curing” Disabilities
I can’t count how many times I’ve been asked variations of the question: “If there was a pill that could cure your disability, would you take it?” Though the... Read more
Posted on 15 August 2013 COMMUNITY, SELF EXPRESSION -
Elevator to Success
White background with black typeface that says “There is no elevator to success. You have to take the stairs.” I haven’t climbed steps in at least four years,... Read more
Posted on 12 August 2013 COMMUNITY, SELF EXPRESSION