Wheelchairs

November 9, 2023

How the Rollettes Dance Team Created a Sisterhood for Women with Disabilities

“Transforming Spaces” is a series about women driving change in sometimes unexpected places. When Chelsie Hill dances in her wheelchair, her face tells you everything. She […]
May 5, 2023

Seeking a Lover, Not a Nurse

Disability shouldn’t make someone undesirable or impractical as a romantic partner. My therapist asked if I was pessimistic in love, and I said, “No, I’m realistic.” […]
July 14, 2022

For a Woman in a Wheelchair, Abortion Access Was One More Challenge

Roxanne Schiebergen, a writer and actress, has become skilled at navigating New York City since she was a student at N.Y.U. Then came an unexpected pregnancy. […]
November 2, 2021

Tiny Love Stories: ‘With You, I Can Be a New Person’

Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words. Constancy in Candy My grandmother kept a candy bowl on a table by […]
October 29, 2021

Here Are Some Halloween Costumes for Children with Special Needs

Seven families share their stories of putting together the perfect Halloween costumes for children with special needs. Just five years ago, Jessica Bondi and Brian Steinberg […]
October 29, 2021

Halloween Costumes for Kids With Special Needs

Seven families share their stories of putting together the perfect Halloween costumes for children with special needs. Just five years ago, Jessica Bondi and Brian Steinberg […]
July 17, 2020

Disability Pride: The High Expectations of a New Generation

This article is part of a series exploring how the Americans With Disabilities Act has shaped modern life for people with disabilities. Listen to This Article […]