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My Favorite Fashion Bloggers for Readers with Disabilities

I am not fashion-savvy and don’t really follow the latest trends. However, I enjoy scrolling through Instagram to see the latest fashion blogs. I love to look at the cute outfits but quickly realize that I can’t wear them. These fashion influencers and bloggers are fun to follow and…

Invisible Disability Clashes with Public Perception

I was the only Asian-American on my college study-abroad trip to China that year. I couldn’t speak much Mandarin at all, but still, I could recognize the absurdity when a classmate suggested I hold up the sign we created that said in Chinese, “Please point us in the…

I’m Learning to Deal with Comments About My AFOs

“Are those rattlesnake protectors?” I am getting used to the stares and comments about my ankle-foot orthoses (AFOs), but this one kind of threw me for a loop. I just looked at the gentleman for a minute before I realized he was talking about my Arizona Braces. My not-so-thought-out…

What Does It Meme to Be a Part of the CMT Community?

A few days ago, I found myself searching online for Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) memes. While my actions might seem a bit juvenile, I needed a laugh. I was also looking for some insight into the CMT community — this group of people to which I belong due to the nature…

Adaptive Clothing Is an Option … Maybe

Clothes shopping stresses me out! Stores and malls are not designed for those of us with disabilities, so I really dread visiting them. Due to Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, I wear ankle-foot orthoses, which make trying on clothes 10 times more difficult. Often, the dressing rooms are small, so taking…

Progress Can Be Better Than Seeking Perfection

“Progress over perfection.” Someone said this to me the other day when talking about weight loss. I began to think about how this idea can apply to my life. I have Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease and wear ankle-foot orthoses. In many ways, this makes being perfect nearly impossible. My gait…