Love Because, Never Despite, Disability

Jessica Benham and husband, Karl, dancing in a four-plate image

by Jessica Benham There are few stories told in TV shows and movies about people like me in romantic relationships, and those stories that are told rarely paint being with someone like me as desirable. Me Before You is perhaps the most extreme depiction of this type, painting disability as a fate worse than death … Continue reading Love Because, Never Despite, Disability →

Access to Employment Means More Than Getting a Job

by Cara Liebowitz Two years ago, I had almost given up hope that I would ever work a steady job. I was living on Long Island, in a suburb of New York City, just a short train ride away from the hustle and bustle of Manhattan: land of opportunity, jobs, and some of the best pizza … Continue reading Access to Employment Means More Than Getting a Job →