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That's great to hear, Krista. Many people trash "Glee" because Artie isn't an actor in a chair, but on the show and thro...
by The Myth of Walking on Wednesday, May 02, 2012
The Glee Project hired an actress using a wheelchair. My daughter auditioned for the part and didn't get it but we were ...
by Krista on Tuesday, May 01, 2012
Anthony, thanks so much for your always thoughtful responses. The simple point I was trying to make, at least about myse...
by The Myth of Walking on Wednesday, April 04, 2012
Al, thanks. I was alarmed at your opening paragraphs and then, as usual, impressed with your thoughtfulness and analysis...
by Anthony on Tuesday, April 03, 2012
Anthony, great stats. I wonder what percentage of adults have a disability and can walk those distances. The point is, I...
by The Myth of Walking on Tuesday, March 20, 2012
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“Rucker is a gifted observer-humorist, unleashing a straight-arrow honesty and a vibrant, penetrating wit while probing the most intimate aspects of contemporary life and human behavior…” (Publisher Weekly) Mr. Rucker lectures widely on the subject of living with disability. He is also a contributing editor to “New Mobility” magazine and the chairman of the Writers With Disabilities Committee at the WGA. He lives in LA with wife, Ann. They have two sons.
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Wednesday, September 14, 2011
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In the September issue of New Mobility magazine, I wrote a long piece on a subject that's intrigued me for years – wheelchair pretenders. If you're not aware of this very active subculture, these are perfectly able-bodied people who love to roll around in wheelchairs, in private, and if bold enough, in public. Read More