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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
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
Disability Pride Showcase
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Disability Pride Showcase

This weekend I had the opportunity to attend a Disability Pride Month poetry showcase at Alienated … Disability Pride ShowcaseRead more

by Julie Clawson•July 7, 2025September 25, 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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Navigating U.S. Customs with a Wheelchair

I recently flew home to Austin from Rome in what turned into a 23-hour travel day … Navigating U.S. Customs with a WheelchairRead more

by Julie Clawson•June 15, 2025June 15, 2025•0

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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 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 Navani – On Embracing Accessible Cosplay

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Recent Posts

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  • The Vast Carelessness of Ableism
  • Overcoming IT
  • Becoming Navani – 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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Turning Aside

Musings on savoring life's journey with a disability

  • About
  • Turning Aside
  • My Disabilities
  • Writings