The Squeaky Wheelchair

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

Saturday, February 28, 2015

Why Are You So Jumpy?: A Handy Guide to the Moro Reflex

If you’ve ever spent any time at all with me, you’ve probably noticed that I seem a bit jumpy most of the time. It’s not uncommon to see my...

Saturday, January 31, 2015

Hey You, My Name Is Not Wheelchair

Grumble grumble grumble. Transportation. It remains one of the biggest obstacles for people with disabilities, especially if you can't ...

Saturday, December 13, 2014

Fun Over Function: "The Special Needs Gift Guide" and Learning That Life Isn't All About Therapy

I’m back after a short hiatus and it’s that time of the season. Yes, the holidays are here! The snow is falling, my friends and I are tryin...

Monday, October 20, 2014

I Know I'm A Person. Thanks for the Reminder!: The Problem with Obligatory Person First Language

Growing up as a disabled person, I am keenly aware of the ongoing debate in the disability community about language. In fact, the sentence ...

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