Karin Willison – Writing Portfolio

'Queer Eye' Gives Disability a Makeover in 'Disabled, but Not Really'

The The Fab Five help Wesley, a Black man who uses a wheelchair, make his home accessible and move beyond his difficult past.

Ali Stroker Becomes First Wheelchair User to Win a Tony Award

Ali Stroker's success is a game-changer for the disability community.

Deaf, Hearing Theatre Professionals Collaborate in Musical 'Stepchild'

"Stepchild" is a musical starring Deaf and hearing actors that combines songs, spoken word and American Sign Language.

Don't Forget People With Disabilities When You Talk About Suicide Prevention

People with disabilities are rarely acknowledged in mainstream suicide prevention efforts. It's time to change that.

How to Improve Disability Representation in Stock Photos

These tips can help you take and select authentic, engaging disability stock photos to illustrate stories and articles online.

The Next ADA: The Rights Americans With Disabilities Still Need to Thrive

Thirty years after the Americans With Disabilities Act was passed, disability advocate and Mighty editor Karin Willison describes a new ADA -- one that would cover what the current law lacks.

What's Really Keeping People With Disabilities Unemployed

Exploring the reasons why Social Security and Medicaid make it difficult for people with disabilities to work.

Why Locking Phone Cases at Concerts Can Endanger People With Disabilities

Locking pouches, used to prevent cell phone use at concerts, discriminate against people with disabilities and chronic illnesses who require access to their devices at all times.

Why We Need Authentic Disability Representation in Movies

The Oscars still fail to represent people with disabilities. Here's how the film industry could change that.

Will We Be Cyborgs? Robots and the Future of Disability and Accessible Technology

These current and potential robots and bionics could enhance life with a disability.

Domestic Violence and People With Disabilities: Ending the Silence

Half of all women with disabilities will experience domestic violence in our lifetimes. It's time to end the silence surrounding abuse and disability.

Parents: Don't Share Sensitive Photos of Your Kids With Disabilities

Why parents posting sensitive or graphic images of children with disabilities on social media or websites can cause lifelong harm to their child.

Please Stop Saying "Wheelchair Bound"

Although "wheelchair bound" and "confined to a wheelchair" are still in very common usage, we all have the power to remove them from our vocabulary.

To Parents of Children with Cerebral Palsy, from an Adult with CP

My advice on how to raise a happy and healthy child with cerebral palsy and give them the best possible opportunities in life.

To the Mom Who Dreads Getting a Wheelchair for Her Child

My experience using a wheelchair as a child with parents who are experiencing fear or grief around getting their child's first wheelchair.

What 'My Body, My Choice' Means to Me as a Woman With a Disability

My body, my choice means the right to be considered a whole woman even if you have a disability. Pro-choice includes our right to make choices, too.

What Millennial Burnout Feels Like When You Have a Disability

How "millennial burnout" affects people with disabilities of all generations.

7 Wheelchair Accessible Sarasota, Florida Places to Visit

Sarasota, Florida is the perfect wheelchair accessible vacation destination. Here are seven wheelchair accessible Sarasota attractions to visit.

12 Self-Advocacy Skills for Adults With a Disability or Chronic Illness

23 Children's Books About Disabilities That Are Educational and Fun

These children's books about disabilities help teach kids about diversity and inclusion in ways that are both educational and fun.

The Mighty's ADHD Condition Guide

I wrote this condition guide while working as a Senior Editor at The Mighty

What Is a Spoonie? The Spoon Theory of Chronic Illness, Explained

What is a spoonie? What do spoons have to do with chronic illness? Everything you need to know about spoon theory and why some people with chronic illnesses, mental illnesses, and disabilities call themselves “spoonies.”

Wheelchair Accessible Broadway Theatre Tickets Guide

Your guide for how to get wheelchair accessible Broadway tickets and plan your New York City vacation if you have a disability and enjoy musicals and plays.

Wheelchair Accessible Tiny Houses: a Big Option for People With Disabilities

Could tiny houses be a "big" option for people with disabilities? A look at the pros and cons of wheelchair accessible tiny houses.