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Author: Gabriella
The “Fundamental” Right to Marriage
I know, I know, it's been forever. I didn't intend to take such a long break from blogging, but last semester really kicked my butt work-wise and I could not dedicate the time I wanted to writing posts that would be worth reading. By the end of most days, my mind was completely blank or… Continue reading The “Fundamental” Right to Marriage
Outta Spoons
In her 2003 essay, Spoon Theory, Christine Miserandino describes what it feels like to live with chronic illness. She tells the story of being with her friend in a diner when the friend asked her what it felt like to have Lupus. Christine went around the diner and collected twelve spoons from nearby tables. She… Continue reading Outta Spoons
To Cure or Not to Cure?
Just a couple of days ago, the FDA approved a new treatment for my disability, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). It is called Evrysdi (the chemical compound was called Risdiplam) and, unlike the previous major therapy, Spinraza, it comes in the form of a pill rather than a spinal injection. This means that people like me… Continue reading To Cure or Not to Cure?
Introduction to the Models of Disability
This week I was talking to a friend online (as I often do these days) and we were discussing the different models of disability. The changing model of disability has always been a really interesting concept to me, not only because it legitimizes and makes concrete some of the more abstract concepts that I struggle… Continue reading Introduction to the Models of Disability
The ADA Turns 30!
As you may have heard elsewhere, today is the 30th anniversary of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Before the ADA was passed, public facilities were only required to be accessible if they received federal funding. The ADA widened the net of protections and has been the most substantial legal step towards… Continue reading The ADA Turns 30!
“Sorry, But That’s Impossible”: Accommodations in the Age of COVID-19
While I'm not going to promise that this will be my last COVID-related post, I do promise that I will change the subject after this week. I know it's been a lot for everybody both inside and outside of the disability community to hear about constantly, but it's important that we don't forget that people… Continue reading “Sorry, But That’s Impossible”: Accommodations in the Age of COVID-19
The One Where I Talk About COVID-19
Sometimes I'll come up with an idea for a blog post and spend like weeks hyping it up in my own mind before I write it. Then, by the time I get to it I draw a complete blank about what to say. This is one of those posts. How do I even begin talking… Continue reading The One Where I Talk About COVID-19
Law School
When I wrote my last substantial post two years ago, I was winding up for my first year of law school, bright-eyed, bushy-tailed, and ready to take on a new journey. Well, now I'm two years in and have one year left and I can say that going to law school has been the best… Continue reading Law School
Welcome to the new site!
Welcome (back) to the blog! If you're new to The Girl Who Sits, please peruse my blog and let me know what you think! If you've been here before, thanks for your patience during my long hiatus. Law school, man. Come back Sunday for more on that! If you're not following the Facebook, Twitter, or… Continue reading Welcome to the new site!
