Invisible Disabilities Week serves as both a celebration and a source of grief for individuals with unseen conditions. It highlights the complexities of living with invisible disabilities, facing societal judgment, and the importance of empathy. The author encourages self-reflection, kindness, and understanding, advocating for less judgment and more compassion in interactions with others.
Rooted in Racine: October 23-24
Its an exciting time to be a Wisconsinite this weekend. Not only are there family friendly events happening based in the fall festivities and Halloween, but also, the Milwaukee Brewers are in the World Series. Talk about thrills! Oct 23 Brewers Watch Party In Downtown Racine, kick off the weekend by watching the Milwaukee Brewers…
Being disabled is my job
My eyes are shut, yet my mind is inching closer and closer to being awake. I’m still in bed. Then, in a flash, I am off to start the day. I remember that I need to call the pharmacy, therefore, my eyes pierce open. What was once a peaceful moment of looking at the back…
Distractions: a tool to getting through
People are often amazed by my ability to handle what life has handed me. Truthfully, I’ve never known any different life than the one I was given. I endure what I endure because I have to. Nonetheless, I think I recently found out that my strength lies within my ability to cope and I am…
Visible Racine turnout empowers Racine community
Not this past weekend, but the weekend before, I hosted “Visible Racine” at The Inclusive Bean. Becoming the Writer-in-Residence placed fear onto me. The fear of not being able to do what is asked of me, not because I don’t want to, but because I am disabled stirred through my head up until the event….
Is Infertility a Disability?
Is Infertility a Disability? I read that sentence this weekend and in my head, I answered, yes it can be. My experiences as a disabled person led me to answer yes, but perhaps, those who have no attachment to infertility would feel differently. When I was 17 years old, I made a choice to shoot…
5 Racine County businesses that support people with disabilities
I’ve been disabled for 15 years, so for as long as I can remember, and I’ve also lived in Racine County my entire life. There’s a lot of support in Racine, for those who are disabled, but sometimes locking down the support in one spot can be difficult. I wanted to give insight to five…
Self Advocacy Creates Impact Surrounding Disability Awareness
Since I was a little girl, I have never been shy about my health troubles. My mom always said, “we share for the girl who comes behind you” meaning for the next young girl who is faced with uncertainty, we share our experiences to create understanding. Not only did I have an instinctive need to…
Finding your identity while disabled
There’s a fine line to cross when it comes to identifying who you are as someone with a disability and not feeling as if your disability is entirely who you are. I read a journal prompt for those with chronic illness that said the following: What parts of my identity remain completely true despite my…
Empowerment Through Art: Visible Racine Event on September 19 at The Inclusive Bean
Emma Widmar, the ArtRoot Writer-in-Residence, hosts the community project Visible Racine to raise awareness about disabilities. On September 19, 2026, she invites individuals identifying as disabled to participate in a photography event at The Inclusive Bean. Participants will share self-descriptions, showcasing their identities beyond disability, fostering community understanding and support.
