for many disabled people — expanding the realm of possibilities to socialize, work, and learn, and significantly improving quality of life.
When events became more accessible this year, Grace Lapointe, a 31-year-old writer from Massachusetts with cerebral palsy, says that events on Zoom and other virtual platforms completely eliminated all of the barriers that had kept her from showing up to things before — transportation, the accessibility of the venue itself, and her stamina or energy.
Mira adds, “Visible Collective has been even more crucial in making our members feel supported. From sharing health or self-care tips to our current quarantine hobbies, it’s been a great way to stay connected and meet new people. Disability and chronic illness are so prevalent, but a lot of students don’t know many others dealing with the similar challenges, so joining the community has also been the first time some members have met someone their age with the same condition.
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