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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
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
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
Disability and the 4th of July
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Disability and the 4th of July

You know how sometimes your brain makes connections between things and then stores it in a … Disability and the 4th of JulyRead more

by Julie Clawson•July 4, 2025September 25, 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
Traveling with a Disability? – Be Kind to Yourself
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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, 2025September 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
Explaining My Disabilities
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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 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.

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  • On the Americans with Disabilities Act Turning 35
  • Hotel Andreola Central Milan – Accessibility Report

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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

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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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Musings on savoring life's journey with a disability

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  • Turning Aside
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