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

 

Kathy Bates and her nephew are wearing elf hats.
Happy Holidays!
From our family to yours, have a wonderful holiday season and Happy New Year. My nephew and I took some time to celebrate the season this weekend by r... Learn More
A student practices CPR on a dummy.
New Program Aims to Train Doctors on Developmental Disabilities
A new effort is underway to better prepare future doctors and other health care professionals to treat people with intellectual and developmental disa... Learn More
A woman holds several shopping bags.
We Are a Spending Force
I refer to shopping as my second favorite sport. I love to find bargains. I usually don't buy a piece of clothing unless it matches at least 3 things ... Learn More
A Black woman and daughter decorate a Christmas tree.
21 Festive Quarantine Christmas Ideas for a Holly Jolly Holiday
As the old song goes, "there's no place like home for the holidays." Learn More
An orange sign that says No More Hate.
Disability-Related Hate Crimes Down, FBI Says
As hate crimes rose across the U.S. to a level that hasn’t been seen in over a decade, fewer of them targeted people with disabilities. Learn More
Tyler Borjas hugs a woman with blonde hair who is holding a little dog.
Autism Resulted In His Rights Being Stripped Away. He Just Won Them Back.
Last week, a judge terminated guardianship — which essentially stripped Borjas of his rights by deeming him incapacitated — and allowed him to use a l... Learn More
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10 More Things I Would Tell You About Disability
In August of 2019, I wrote a blog post entitled 10 Things I Would Tell You About Disability. I have always had a strong need to advocate for change, n... Learn More
President-elect Joe Biden and Vice-President-elect Kamala Harris celebrate with their families after declaring victory in the presidential election.
Biden Victory Brings High Hopes for Disability Community
Speaking the other night from his hometown of Wilmington, Del., the president-elect pledged to work for every American. Learn More
Anne Hathaway in the new film adaptation of "The Witches."
Anne Hathaway Apologizes for Depiction in "The Witches"
“Anne Hathaway has made an apology,” the Lucky Fin Project wrote on Instagram. “This is a step in the right direction. This is a teachable moment. Let... Learn More
A man in a wheelchair at a voting booth.
1 in 6 Votes Has a Disability. Why Don't Candidates Campaign for Their Support?
Disabilities have long been overlooked by candidates for office.  Learn More