Support Claire Caregivers wheeled Luke Hogan Laurenson and me into the Oregon Shakespeare Festival's Angus Bowmer Theater: me with muscular dystrophy to my seat; him with cerebral palsy onto the stage for his role in Hairspray. By the musical's finale - an uptempo collective promise for social progress - we would both be assisted onto … Continue reading How a Musical is Changing Perceptions About Disabilities, Including Mine
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Oregon Shakespeare Festival
Support Claire I have often teared up at a theater, but at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, I teared up because of the theater. Let me explain: OSF‘s dedication to Access for All its patrons is an impressive example of social responsibility — and a smart move for the ongoing success of the theater organization. From … Continue reading Oregon Shakespeare Festival
Where do we go from here?
Support Claire "To die will be an awfully big adventure." —Peter Pan She wouldn’t tell me why she was scared. She didn’t need to; I knew why: Nudgemamma ("Nudgie" for short), Hungarian for "grandma," was there to die, transition, pass on, kick the bucket, go off the grid, whatever you want to call not living … Continue reading Where do we go from here?
Accessible Travel: Lithia Springs Resort, Ashland, OR
Support Claire As frequent travelers to Ashland‘s Oregon Shakespeare Festival, my husband and I have stayed all over the city. By far, Lithia Springs Resort is our favorite accommodation for several reasons, starting with accessibility. I always aim to book early to get the ADA compliant room we most prefer, which is the patio bungalow … Continue reading Accessible Travel: Lithia Springs Resort, Ashland, OR