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Goddamnit Donut!
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Goddamnit Donut!

“This is an outrage!” No, it’s accessible cosplay time! 😊 If you haven’t yet read the … Goddamnit Donut!Read more

by Julie Clawson•April 27, 2026May 13, 2026•0
The Vast Carelessness of Ableism
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The Vast Carelessness of Ableism

As a Christmas present I had bought tickets to the touring The Great Gatsby musical. I’ve … The Vast Carelessness of AbleismRead more

by Julie Clawson•March 12, 2026May 12, 2026•0
Becoming Navani – On Embracing Accessible Cosplay
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Becoming Navani – On Embracing Accessible Cosplay

Part 2 of my Dragonsteel Nexus accessible cosplay posts. Read Part 1 – Becoming Steris here … Becoming Navani – On Embracing Accessible CosplayRead more

by Julie Clawson•December 19, 2025May 13, 2026•0
Becoming Steris – On Embracing Accessible Cosplay
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Becoming Steris – On Embracing Accessible Cosplay

I first encountered the works of Brandon Sanderson back in December 2013 as I devoured his … Becoming Steris – On Embracing Accessible CosplayRead more

by Julie Clawson•December 16, 2025May 13, 2026•0
No Kings!
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No Kings!

For a long time after developing mobility disabilities I avoided attending large gatherings of any sort. … No Kings!Read more

by Julie Clawson•October 19, 2025May 14, 2026•0
On Banning Books and Forgotten Memory
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On Banning Books and Forgotten Memory

A reflection for Banned Books Week… Crossposted from onehandclapping As an avid reader, a common trope … On Banning Books and Forgotten MemoryRead more

by Julie Clawson•October 11, 2025October 11, 2025•0
Austin Pride
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Austin Pride

Silence = Death That was the theme of Austin Pride this year and it couldn’t have … Austin PrideRead more

by Julie Clawson•August 28, 2025September 25, 2025•0
Accessible Rome – The Pantheon
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Accessible Rome – The Pantheon

My time in Rome was short – just a day and a half- which hardly even … Accessible Rome – The PantheonRead more

by Julie Clawson•August 5, 2025August 5, 2025•0
On the Americans with Disabilities Act Turning 35
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On the Americans with Disabilities Act Turning 35

July 26, 2025 marks the 35th anniversary of the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act. … On the Americans with Disabilities Act Turning 35Read more

by Julie Clawson•July 24, 2025September 25, 2025•2
Hotel Andreola Central Milan – Accessibility Report
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Hotel Andreola Central Milan – Accessibility Report

Part of trying to find accessible hotels when traveling is to start searching early. As we … Hotel Andreola Central Milan – Accessibility ReportRead more

by Julie Clawson•July 22, 2025September 25, 2025•0

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Hi, I’m Julie Clawson – writer, mother, wanderer – an educated, vaccinated, geeky, woke cat lady discovering how to navigate life with disabilities. From accessible trip reports and reviews, to adventures in accessible cosplay, to musings on life, this blog explores my attempts to turn aside to the wonder of the present moment.

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  • Becoming Steris – On Embracing Accessible Cosplay
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Turning Aside is the blog of Julie Clawson – a writer, mother, and wanderer living in Austin, Texas discovering how to navigate life with disabilities. From accessible trip reports and reviews, to adventures in accessible cosplay to musings on life, this blog explores her attempts to turn aside to the wonder of the present moment.

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Musings on savoring life's journey with a disability

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