5 Ways I Find Joy While Bedridden
Image description: Image of a bedroom, where you can see the headboard and bed front on. Above the headboard is a collage of pictures in the shape of a heart. For the last six months, I’ve spent the majority of my time horizontal, laying in bed. It isn’t by choice — three years ago, I […]
Disabled Influencers Are Rewriting Narratives About Disability on Social Media
Image Description: Horizontal image. In the image, a person is seen scrolling on a phone, what seems to be on social media. Only the hands and phone are visible. Social media is centered around how the outside sees in; how the followers perceive the poster’s content, how the likers engage with the creator’s post. More […]
Democracy Under Fire: Protests and Police Brutality
The cool foggy air of the city has a damp, sticky feel to it. The fatigue of the morning is contagious, but the wind is still — almost holding its breath waiting for something to happen. The movement of a large amount of various sized wheels and mobility aids etches the street below, making their […]
You Can’t Have Black History Month Without Black Disabled People: 10 Figures You Need to Celebrate
This month we are recognizing 10 wonderful Black, Disabled pioneers and present-day influencers who have paved the way for not only the Black community but, Black, disabled people everywhere! Take some time this month to celebrate them and honor their work done for the Black and disability community. Maya Angelou (1928-2014) You may not […]
Biden Says He Wants His Cabinet to ‘Look Like America’, but Hasn’t Nominated Any Disabled People
Newly inaugurated United States President Joe Biden says that he wants his Cabinet to “look like America.” Following this logic, disabled cabinet members should constitute at least 25% of Biden’s nominations. However, this isn’t the case. Even though more than 1 in 4 adults in the United States has some form of a disability; this […]
Sia’s New Film Is Anything But a ‘Loveletter’ to the Disability Community
Back in November, we covered the trailer of Sia’s upcoming movie, Music, following its explosive controversy. Then, the artist’s main response to criticism was telling audiences, “you can’t criticize me until you watch the movie.” So we watched it. Two weeks earlier, however, the Golden Globes announced that they nominated the film for two awards. […]
Disabled Women Continue to Be the Most Forgotten in Conversations About Eating Disorders
Karin Hitselberger remembers struggling with her body image and femininity at a young age. The blogger who describes herself as a “plus-sized woman in a wheelchair” says that the bulk of her body image issues stemmed from internalized ableism. She often felt that her womanhood was negated by her visible disability. Not only did this […]
How to Make the Holidays More Accessible: a Collaboration with Ur Internet Friends Zine
This holiday season, Cripple Magazine and the lovely Ur internet Friends zine have come together to help you celebrate the holidays in the most accessible way possible. Obviously, the best way to make your holidays the most accessible is to ask people their access needs, but we think the list we’ve put together is a […]
What Does Joe Biden’s Win Mean For Young Disabled People?
It was August 19th of 2020— in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic and election year. The constant crackling of the television in the living room with news of COVID echoed throughout my head. I reached into my back pocket and pulled out my phone to open Twitter. As normal, an influx of politics stole […]
Two Disabled Entrepreneurs to Support this Holiday Season
The work of a young, disabled entrepreneur is twofold: manage a successful business in a competitive economy and advocate for inclusion and tools for others with their condition. As the holiday season approaches, and many nonprofits yield increased funding, Shane Burcaw of Laughing at My Nightmare and Chloe Sharaf of Together We Art both have […]