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Accessible Rome – The Pantheon
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Accessible Rome – The Pantheon

My time in Rome was short – just a day and a half- which hardly even … Accessible Rome – The PantheonRead more

by Julie Clawson•August 5, 2025August 5, 2025•0
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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, 2025•2
Visiting San Bernardino alle Ossa in a Wheelchair
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Visiting San Bernardino alle Ossa in a Wheelchair

When I started researching what sites I wanted to see in Milan, Italy (and if they … Visiting San Bernardino alle Ossa in a WheelchairRead more

by Julie Clawson•July 14, 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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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, 2025June 29, 2025•0
Lake Como Funicular – Is it Wheelchair Accessible?
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Lake Como Funicular – Is it Wheelchair Accessible?

As you are wandering the quaint streets of Como city on Lake Como in Northern Italy … Lake Como Funicular – Is it Wheelchair Accessible?Read more

by Julie Clawson•June 27, 2025June 22, 2025•0
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Milan Street Food Tour – Is it Accessible?

I am a huge fan of food tours. I like food. I like experiencing a variety … Milan Street Food Tour – Is it Accessible?Read more

by Julie Clawson•June 23, 2025June 18, 2025•1
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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
How Accessible are the Bernina Train Tours from Milan?
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How Accessible are the Bernina Train Tours from Milan?

  If you go on any site offering tours in and around Milan (like Get Your … How Accessible are the Bernina Train Tours from Milan?Read more

by Julie Clawson•June 18, 2025June 18, 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 musings on life, this blog explores my attempts to turn aside to the wonder of the present moment.

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  • Visiting San Bernardino alle Ossa in a Wheelchair
  • Disability Pride Showcase

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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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