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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, 2025June 25, 2025•0
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Accessibility is NOT One-Size-Fits-All

Let’s face it, when it comes to just about anything the one-size-fits-all label never actually does. … Accessibility is NOT One-Size-Fits-AllRead more

by Julie Clawson•June 20, 2025June 19, 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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Explaining My Disabilities

Disability is complicated. And very personal. Most people don’t want to share their private medical information … Explaining My DisabilitiesRead more

by Julie Clawson•June 14, 2025June 14, 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 now 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

  • Lake Como Funicular – Is it Wheelchair Accessible?
  • Traveling with a Disability? – Be Kind to Yourself
  • Milan Street Food Tour – Is it Accessible?
  • Accessibility is NOT One-Size-Fits-All
  • How Accessible are the Bernina Train Tours from Milan?

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TurningAsideBlog@gmail.com

Recent Posts

  • Lake Como Funicular – Is it Wheelchair Accessible?
  • Traveling with a Disability? – Be Kind to Yourself
  • Milan Street Food Tour – Is it Accessible?
  • Accessibility is NOT One-Size-Fits-All
  • How Accessible are the Bernina Train Tours from Milan?

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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.

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Turning Aside

Musings on savoring life's journey with a disability

  • About
  • Turning Aside
  • My Disabilities
  • Writings