From Where I Sit

About

From Where I Sit by Kathy Bates offers an informative, honest, and sometimes deeply personal look into the world of disability. The topics Kathy writes about are not just disability issues; they are timely and relevant community issues. It is her hope that this blog will encourage the understanding that disability never discriminates, and it touches us all sooner or later.

Now Featuring "Ask Kathy"

I became a blogger in February 2016 when “From Where I Sit” began. I have researched and written on many disability-related topics, including disability rights, representation, language, pride, identity, and more! I have learned a lot from all of this blogging. But now I want to hear from you, my readers. What’s on your mind?

a caricature of Kathy Bates, a woman with blond hair in a wheel chair answering emails with a light bulb above her head

Ask Kathy

 

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Sunlight
I chose this quote from Glenn Close because her portrait was the first photograph I recognized at the 99 Faces Project sponsored by PAIMI Advisory Cou... Learn More
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New Friends and New Opportunities
I grew up cheering for my two brothers and sister at sporting events. It was fun being a fan and a spectator, but playing looked like a blast. I didn’... Learn More
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Advocates Say Housing Project Would Institutionalize People with Disabilities
“Our concern is that any time a service or program isolates people, that it is not inclusive,” Milling said. Learn More
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Sununu Issues Order to Expand Mental Health Services
"This order will also review all mental health services across the entire state to determine if the providers we currently utilize are truly equipped ... Learn More
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Lights! Camera! And... Ableism!
I love watching TV or going to movies, especially if I can relate to at least one of the characters, but that happens much less often than it should. ... Learn More
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Godzilla vs. Kong Offers Quality Disability Representation in Kaylee Hottle
When it comes to writing about giant blockbuster films, it’s rare that you get to talk about quality disability representation. But Godzilla vs. Kong ... Learn More
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"Crip Camp" Team's Appearance at Oscars Marks "Tipping Point" for Inclusion
“No matter what #Oscars bring, I hope this is a tipping point after which seeing disabled people at awards doesn’t seem so revolutionary. Thank you fo... Learn More
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There's No Place Like Home
When I first heard the term livability, a few years ago, it meant something entirely different. The idea was that a contractor would build a housing d... Learn More
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Overlooked No More: Kitty Cone, Trailblazer of the Disability Rights Movement
The 504 Sit-In is the longest nonviolent occupation of a federal building in U.S. history. The group ultimately succeeded in getting the regulations s... Learn More
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ADA Concerns Raised Over COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout
“In order to make sure that everyone in the United States is able to access these vaccines, we must attend to sectors of the population that have acce... Learn More