The Squeaky Wheelchair

My name is Kathleen Downes. I blog about my life in a squeaky pink wheelchair. Seatbelts optional.

Friday, September 20, 2013

An Open Letter to the Expectant Mother

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Dear Expectant Mother, I have a disability. I expect you’ve been told that I am the “news every mother to be dreads”. I...
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Tuesday, September 3, 2013

If I'm Your Inspiration... Get a Hobby!

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I do not look like a hero if you ask me. I don’t have any magical powers. A cape would get caught in my wheelchair. It takes me ...
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Thursday, August 22, 2013

You've Got (Hate) Mail: Max Begley and the Tragedy of Hate Towards People with Disabilities

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If we as a society are going to evolve to be more loving and less prejudiced, we need to realize that hate directed towards any ...
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Thursday, August 15, 2013

Subminimum Wages for Workers with Disabilities and Their Inherent Injustice

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The America I believe in is about equal rights for all people. America should not be a place where justice is selectively grante...
Friday, August 9, 2013

Disability Pride And Why We Need It More Than Ever

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In our society, we hear all kinds of talk about diversity and cultural pride. But often, disability pride is notably excluded fr...
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