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Guest blog posts and podcast interviews
Ehlers-Dan… What? Most people - and sometimes even medical professionals - do not know how to spell Ehlers-Danlos syndrome at all, let alone that they would know anything about the various symptoms that are associated with the rare illness.…
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In conversation with Ian Harding: actor, author, activist
In my role as journalist for ABILITY Magazine and as advocate for the Ehlers-Danlos community, the German organization Chronisch Cool contacted me and connected me to Ian Harding, better known as Ezra Fitz in Pretty Little Liars. Ian is…
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Working for Ability Magazine
I have the great honor to be working with Ability Magazine, one of my favorite publications by and for people with disabilities.
Some of my work:
Director Sarah Stewart and her all-female crew gave great insight into many of the…
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We Are Visible – Film Awards, Competitions, and Festivals
'We Are Visible,' my first feature-length film about people living with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome all across the globe was accepted into smaller film competitions and awards. Look how well my documentary did.
Los Angeles Film Awards September…
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What people say about ‘We Are Visible’
Writers, Journalists & Disability Advocates
Caitlin Hernandez
This engaging, poignant film captures the triumphs, trials, and truths experienced by several different people living with the same condition. Viewers will come to…
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Why disabled journalists should report on disability – Columbia Journalism Review
"Disability reporting needs to improve, and the solution is simple: we need more journalists with disabilities in newsrooms."