Disabled Joy

Essays and reflections rooted in disabled joy — and the messy, beautiful experience of navigating the world with a disability. Written by Ali Cameron, the voice behind Seated Perspectives.

By Ali

· Launched 6 months ago

Finding magic in uncertainty

It's not as scary as it might seem.

Jun 22•Ali | Seated Perspectives

For the ones who fought so hard to distract everyone

Disabled pals, this one's for you

Jun 16•Ali | Seated Perspectives

Weekly reflection: Where does your creativity live?

A journaling prompt for my disabled creatives.

Jun 12•Ali | Seated Perspectives

What happens when I stop apologizing for my disability?

I used to apologize for my disabled body all the time.

Jun 8•Ali | Seated Perspectives

In conversation with the next generation

I spoke at a highschool's human library event last week

Jun 1•Ali | Seated Perspectives

Notes from the Sitting Room Vol. 8

My wheelchair sometimes makes me an island.

May 28•Ali | Seated Perspectives

It's a privilege to age

On getting older in my disabled body

May 25•Ali | Seated Perspectives

Notes from the Sitting Room Vol. 7

Brushing past a life unlived.

May 13•Ali | Seated Perspectives

My wheelchair isn't luggage

And I need you to get that.

May 11•Ali | Seated Perspectives

You don't need to run a marathon

And other lessons from watching my sister run one

Apr 29•Ali | Seated Perspectives