Skip to content

Turning Aside

Musings on savoring life's journey with a disability

  • About
  • Turning Aside
  • My Disabilities
  • Writings
Subscribe

Accessibility

Austin Pride
Posted in
  • Accessibility
  • Austin
  • Disability
  • Politics

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
Posted in
  • Accessibility
  • Italy
  • Travel

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
Posted in
  • Accessibility
  • Disability
  • Musings
  • Personal

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
Posted in
  • Accessibility
  • Hotel Reports
  • Italy
  • Travel

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
Visiting San Bernardino alle Ossa in a Wheelchair
Posted in
  • Accessibility
  • Italy
  • Travel

Visiting San Bernardino alle Ossa in a Wheelchair

When I started researching what sites I wanted to see in Milan, Italy (and if they … Visiting San Bernardino alle Ossa in a WheelchairRead more

by Julie Clawson•July 14, 2025•0
July is Disability Pride Month
Posted in
  • Accessibility
  • Disability
  • Musings
  • Personal
  • Politics

July is Disability Pride Month

July is Disability Pride month. Honestly, I wasn’t aware of this until just a couple of … July is Disability Pride MonthRead more

by Julie Clawson•July 1, 2025July 16, 2025•0
Austin Playhouse Accessibility Review
Posted in
  • Accessibility
  • Austin
  • Personal

Austin Playhouse Accessibility Review

Austin is a city for the arts. There is a reason we are called the “live … Austin Playhouse Accessibility ReviewRead more

by Julie Clawson•June 30, 2025September 25, 2025•0
Lake Como Funicular – Is it Wheelchair Accessible?
Posted in
  • Accessibility
  • Italy
  • Travel

Lake Como Funicular – Is it Wheelchair Accessible?

As you are wandering the quaint streets of Como city on Lake Como in Northern Italy … Lake Como Funicular – Is it Wheelchair Accessible?Read more

by Julie Clawson•June 27, 2025June 22, 2025•0
Traveling with a Disability? – Be Kind to Yourself
Posted in
  • Accessibility
  • Disability
  • Musings
  • Personal

Traveling with a Disability? – Be Kind to Yourself

I know there are differing approaches to travel with pros and cons to all of them. … Traveling with a Disability? – Be Kind to YourselfRead more

by Julie Clawson•June 25, 2025September 25, 2025•0
Milan Street Food Tour – Is it Accessible?
Posted in
  • Accessibility
  • Italy
  • Tour Reviews
  • Travel

Milan Street Food Tour – Is it Accessible?

I am a huge fan of food tours. I like food. I like experiencing a variety … Milan Street Food Tour – Is it Accessible?Read more

by Julie Clawson•June 23, 2025September 25, 2025•1

Posts pagination

1 2 Next

Welcome

Julie at the Colosseum in Rome

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 musings on life, this blog explores my attempts to turn aside to the wonder of the present moment.

Recent Posts

  • On Banning Books and Forgotten Memory
  • Austin Pride
  • Accessible Rome – The Pantheon
  • On the Americans with Disabilities Act Turning 35
  • Hotel Andreola Central Milan – Accessibility Report

Categories

  • Accessibility
  • Austin
  • Disability
  • Hotel Reports
  • Italy
  • Movies
  • Musings
  • Personal
  • Poetry
  • Politics
  • Switzerland
  • Tour Reviews
  • Travel

Contact

Julie Clawson

Austin, TX

TurningAsideBlog@gmail.com

Recent Posts

  • On Banning Books and Forgotten Memory
  • Austin Pride
  • Accessible Rome – The Pantheon
  • On the Americans with Disabilities Act Turning 35
  • Hotel Andreola Central Milan – Accessibility Report

About

Turning Aside is the blog of Julie Clawson – a writer, mother, and wanderer living in Austin, Texas discovering now to navigate life with disabilities. From accessible trip reports and reviews to musings on life, this blog explores her attempts to turn aside to the wonder of the present moment.

All Are Welcome Here

Meta

  • Log in
  • Entries feed
  • Comments feed
  • WordPress.org
Copyright 2025 - Julie Clawson. All rights reserved.
Powered by WordPress and HybridMag.
  • Facebook
  • YouTube
  • Twitter
  • About
  • Turning Aside
  • My Disabilities
  • Writings

Turning Aside

Musings on savoring life's journey with a disability

  • About
  • Turning Aside
  • My Disabilities
  • Writings