Table of Contents:
Editor's Letter, On the Cover With Ali Stroker, Accessible Home, Family & Accessibility, Resources
Letter from the Editor
When we decided to spotlight accessibility in this special issue, we had a few goals: 1) To represent as broad a spectrum of disability as possible, including both visible and invisible disabilities. 2) To include a full array of Lab-tested, best-in-class items and solutions, including the GH Institute’s top picks to make any home more accessible, and 3) To keep the disabled community at the center of our coverage.
To help us make good on our objectives, we invited Kelly Dawson, Ananya Rao-Middleton and Ali Stroker to help us put this issue together.
Kelly, a writer and editor extraordinaire who has cerebral palsy, acted as an editorial consultant. Kelly’s thoughts, suggestions and corrections have been invaluable. She also gives us a peek into her accessible home.
Ananya is an award-winning artist and disability activist who is autistic and a survivor of MS and a traumatic brain injury. She provided the dynamic illustrations for this issue. Her vibrant style and whimsical touches bring the stories to life.
Ali, our guest editor, is the first wheelchair-using person to appear on Broadway and be nominated for and win a Tony Award. She emphatically raised her hand to lend her perspective. Ali's influential voice and her passionate advocacy for people with disabilities — particularly young girls — have been instrumental in grounding and sharpening our coverage.
I would like to thank Kelly, Ananya, Ali and all our contributors for sharing their insights and experiences. Creating this issue with their help has been truly enriching and eye-opening.
Jane Francisco,
Editor-in-Chief
On the Cover With Ali Stroker
Jenny Anderson // Illustration by Ananya Rao-Middleton
"Some people wish that their disability weren’t a part of their lives, and it’s fine to be in that place, but what do you do next?"
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Create an Accessible Home
Illustration by Kotryna Zukauskaite
Regardless of your disability status right now, this guidance from accessibility experts can help you create a welcoming space that works for the long term.
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Disability in the Family
Sunday Cat Studio/Adobe Stock Photo // Illustrations by Ananya Rao-Middleton
Don’t whisk them away — teach your kids the respectful way to be curious.
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Resources
Illustrations by Ananya Rao-Middleton//Getty Images
"Stop saying I am inspiring or amazing when I do ordinary things."
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