Author Archives: Nyx

“Tis true my form is something odd,But blaming me is blaming God;Could I create myself anewI would not fail in pleasing you.If I could reach from pole to poleOr grasp the ocean with a span,I would be measured by the … Continue reading →

“My disability exists not because I use a wheelchair, but because the broader environment isn’t accessible.”– Stella Young

“The biggest barriers I’ve faced have been from people who make assumptions about what I can’t do, who assume that because I’m in a wheelchair I can’t be an athlete or I won’t be competitive. That’s ok because I’m focused, … Continue reading →

“I wish for a world that views disability, mental or physical, not as a hindrance but as unique attributes that can be seen as powerful assets if given the right opportunities” – Oliver Sacks

“It is so important to showcase people with disabilities with intersectional identities because that allows viewers to see beyond disability….People with disabilities are multilayered—we are complex breathing human beings defined by more than just what we lack.” – Lauren Ridloff