The Squeaky Wheelchair

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

Sunday, September 24, 2017

Letter to a Personal Assistant

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Those who know me are well aware that I rely on the assistance of others to help me with activities of daily living, from using the bathroom...
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Thursday, September 14, 2017

Spotlight on the #LiveOn Movement

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I've had the honor to become involved with an amazing suicide prevention movement specifically for people with disabilities called  Liv...
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Monday, September 4, 2017

Disabled Folks, You Inspire Me. Yes, You Read That Right.

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As disabled folks, we learn early on that the business of inspiration is tricky. "Inspiration porn" permeates our culture, that ...
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Thursday, August 3, 2017

In the Age of Mainstreaming, Being With Other Disabled Folks Is Still Important

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In my experience as a student with cerebral palsy in a mainstream school, I noticed how often educators discuss the benefits of disabled st...
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