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What Insurance Doesn’t Cover (PT Edition)

April 12, 2016 ~ Val ~ Leave a comment

It’s been a while since I’ve posted! Things have been busy. I have an upcoming piece that’s going to be published on a website that isn’t mine (no idea when, but I’m excited about it), I’ve finally decided on a graduate school (hello, Harvard!), and I've interviewed an artist about his dessert paintings for Guest … Continue reading What Insurance Doesn’t Cover (PT Edition)

All About Wheelchairs

March 17, 2016 ~ Val ~ 1 Comment

This is part one of a two-parter that I was originally going to title, “The Cost of Disability” (meant in a very literal sense). I started writing the post, which is a list of things that one needs when living with paralysis, with a short description (including price) of each item on the list. When … Continue reading All About Wheelchairs

Bladder Management

March 2, 2016 ~ Val ~ Leave a comment

Note: I’m going to talk about bladders and catheters, which may get a little TMI. If that makes you uncomfortable, please direct your attention elsewhere (or read any of my previous blog posts). When I was in college, I had a mental map of the accessible bathrooms in every single academic building and fast food … Continue reading Bladder Management

Core Strength

January 28, 2016January 29, 2016 ~ Val ~ 3 Comments

I really wanted to do a post on the recent snowmageddon that hit NYC, but it's one of those things that doesn't work unless you have lots and lots of pictures.  I lack these pictures, but just imagine a bunch of slushy and poorly-shoveled curb cuts, with dirty puddles everywhere.  Now imagine sticking your hands … Continue reading Core Strength

Adventures in Paratransit

January 18, 2016January 18, 2016 ~ Val ~ 1 Comment

First, I just have to say, I did not expect my first post to get the response that it did.  I was so touched by the number of people who read my post, who left comments, and who liked it on Facebook (seriously, I have never seen that many likes on a post I have made). … Continue reading Adventures in Paratransit

First post! Eight years late.

January 11, 2016January 11, 2016 ~ Val ~ 3 Comments

Right. So. Here we go. For those unfamiliar with my wheelchair (i.e. complete strangers) or how I got it (i.e. most people I met after high school and complete strangers), I sustained a spinal cord injury in January 2008 (making this kind of my eight-year injuriversary if you want to get technical and somewhat Hallmark-y about … Continue reading First post! Eight years late.

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Val

PhD candidate of medieval history at Princeton University. Also a dessert fanatic who happens to use a wheelchair.

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Further Reading

  • “The Secret Life of a #Finfluencer” (GofG)
  • “Becoming the Representation” (MIGA)
  • “Google Maps Makes a Modest Attempt at Wheelchair Accessibility” (Hyperallergic)
  • “Applying to College as a Wheelchair User” (Inside Higher Ed)
  • “My Life with Paralysis, It’s a Workout” (New York Times)
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When your sister visits with pre-Thanksgiving treats 😁 @tastecreme
I promise I will eventually try all of the @bibbleandsip cream puffs, but it’s so hard not to get the black sesame every single time.
Testing out the new oven with @khatzdubson by making chocolate chip cookies! 🍪
That moment when you realize that cinnamon buns are indeed the perfect breakfast food. @bourkestreetbakerynyc
I escaped Princeton for a day to eat all of the things. Including this cherry sundae from @gramercytavern with oat ice cream, walnuts, and cookie crumble.
Briefly interrupting this dessert-based Instagram to announce that my essay from the NYT disability series will be included in the anthology “About Us” from @liverightpublishing ! The publication will be out on September 3rd!

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