Columns

September 8, 2020September 4, 2020

When I Was a Kid, I Dreaded Gym Class

Thoughts and memories of recess games and gym classes rolled into my mind last week as I flipped through the pages of “The Ables,” a young adult novel by Jeremy ... Read more

September 1, 2020August 28, 2020

My Grandmother Reminds Me to Give CMT a Fight

Columns, On My Own Two by Young Lee

My paternal grandmother turned 97 this week. As much as I would have liked to be with her to celebrate her birthday, I’m trying to limit my in-person contact with ... Read more

August 25, 2020August 21, 2020

The Wariness That Comes With Disability

Columns, On My Own Two by Young Lee

Although there are many words to describe the disabled experience, I’ve been thinking a lot about the word “wariness” this week. Many of us in the disabled community are indeed ... Read more

August 4, 2020July 31, 2020

Trying to Better Manage the Little Frustrations

Columns, On My Own Two by Young Lee

I was manning three active burners on the stovetop, deep into my food preparation for the week. On one of the front burners was a pan of chicken skins sizzling ... Read more

July 28, 2020July 24, 2020

Letting Go of My Pride and Asking for Help

Columns, On My Own Two by Young Lee

A scene from the animated Nickelodeon show “Avatar: The Last Airbender” has been on my mind recently. It’s an exchange between a character named Iroh, an old and wise retired ... Read more

July 21, 2020July 20, 2020

No, You Aren’t a ‘Savage’ for Being Unable to Return That Cart

Columns, On My Own Two by Young Lee

About a year ago, my sister and I went to an arts and crafts store. Upon entering, I instinctively wanted to steer the shopping cart, an offer my able-bodied friends ... Read more

July 7, 2020July 1, 2020

A Lesson from Woody for When I Feel Down

Columns, On My Own Two by Young Lee

“We’re all Forky, feeling like we’re trash, but we’re also all Woody, trying to convince each other that we’re not trash.” A friend of mine tweeted those words shortly after ... Read more

June 23, 2020June 19, 2020

I Take Offense to the Ableist Jokes About President Trump

Columns, On My Own Two by Young Lee

“TrumpWearsAdultDiapers”: It’s a hashtag I first noticed trending in the United States on the morning of June 14. And I remember looking at it with mixed emotions. On one hand, ... Read more

June 22, 2020June 19, 2020

Tips for Photography Enthusiasts with Disabilities

CMT and Me - a Column by Jill Price, Columns

Recently, I joined a photography group for moms, and with them, I’ve been learning new techniques to feed my passion. However, there are times that I find these techniques difficult ... Read more

June 9, 2020June 5, 2020

I’m Trying Not to Let Fear Limit Me

Columns, On My Own Two by Young Lee

The indoor track of my alma mater’s gym smells like rubber and sweat. It has a specific warmth to it. The repeated impacts of dozens of feet send shockwaves through ... Read more