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Overcoming IT
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Overcoming IT

While the bookish fangirl in me loved that A Wrinkle in Time was the focus of … Overcoming ITRead more

by Julie Clawson•January 11, 2026June 10, 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 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

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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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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
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