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Goddamnit Donut!
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Goddamnit Donut!

“This is an outrage!” No, it’s accessible cosplay time! 😊 If you haven’t yet read the … Goddamnit Donut!Read more

by Julie Clawson•April 27, 2026May 13, 2026•0
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
Becoming Steris – On Embracing Accessible Cosplay
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Becoming Steris – On Embracing Accessible Cosplay

I first encountered the works of Brandon Sanderson back in December 2013 as I devoured his … Becoming Steris – On Embracing Accessible CosplayRead more

by Julie Clawson•December 16, 2025May 13, 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
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 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
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
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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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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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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Musings on savoring life's journey with a disability

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  • Turning Aside
  • My Disabilities
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