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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
Dragonsteel Accessibility
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Dragonsteel Accessibility

There’s some good in this world… I’m been to a number of events lately where the … Dragonsteel AccessibilityRead more

by Julie Clawson•October 14, 2025June 10, 2026•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
Visiting San Bernardino alle Ossa in a Wheelchair
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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
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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
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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

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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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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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