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Photo of Nadia LaSpina, an Italian American woman with long curly gray hair with a microphone in front of her. She is wearing a black puffy jacket outdoors.

Posted 3 months ago DVP Blog Posts and Essays

Book excerpt from Nadina LaSpina’s memoir “Such a Pretty Girl”

The following is a short adapted excerpt from Chapter 24 in a new memoir by Nadina LaSpina, Such a Pretty Girl: A Story of Struggle, Empowerment, and Disability Pride. Chapter … Continue Reading Book excerpt from Nadina LaSpina’s memoir “Such a Pretty Girl”

Two women with blonde hair smiling and posing for the camera at a table at a fancy restaurant in Harrison Hot Springs. On the left is Cathleen wearing a dark flower printed blouse and on the right is Amanda, the writer, wearing a black dress with roses on the sleeves. They look happy and rested.

Posted October 22, 2019 Guest Blog Posts

The Beauty and Care of Disabled Friendships

The Beauty and Care of Disabled Friendships A. H. Reaume “I can’t do language right now,” I told Cathleen as we edged along in stop and go traffic. Getting … Continue Reading The Beauty and Care of Disabled Friendships

Black and white image of a middle aged African American woman with long hair smiling at the camera.

Posted July 28, 2015 Guest Blog Posts

Guest Blog Post by Robin Wilson-Beattie: My Abortion Story

On June 16, 2015 Robin Wilson-Beattie shared her story with The Abortion Diary Podcast. Below is the text transcript from the podcast. For the audio clip: http://theabortiondiarypodcast.com/abortion-stories-experiences-disabilities/ Thank you to Robin … Continue Reading Guest Blog Post by Robin Wilson-Beattie: My Abortion Story