Hey! Welcome to my disability & art blog.
My name is Briana and I have cerebral palsy, epilepsy, ADHD, PMDD, endometriosis, POTS, and multiple other conditions that are difficult to deal with. I try to use my skills as an artist to convey the challenges of living with disabilities in a way that everyone can understand, regardless of their abilities. I attempt to transcend ability and demonstrate my personal experience in this art & disability blog. Check it out!
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All Articles | Art | ADHD | Anxiety | Brain Fog | Cerebral Palsy | Comedy | COVID-19 | Depression | Endometriosis | Epilepsy | Family & Partner Support | Medications & Treatments | Movies & TV Shows | PMDD | Podcasts | Politics | POTS | Raynaud’s | Reflection | Resources | Women’s Health
Introducing: My Rebrand!
I rebranded! My style hasn’t changed, but the way I’m presenting myself has. Over time, my work has naturally shifted, and I’ve leaned deeper into film photography. My old brand was colorful, expressive, and full of personality, but it didn’t yet reflect the kind of work I’m most drawn to creating. Learn more about the rebrand and check out the new look!
Why I Shoot Film
When I was in second grade, I remember turning to my parents and telling them that “everything looked like I was underwater and like there was ‘static on a television’.” This was the best way I could describe everything being blurry, and seeing dots all over my field of vision at age six, going on seven. My parents took me to the eye doctor, and sure enough, I needed prescription lenses to correct my vision and a small amount of astigmatism. After getting glasses, it resolved the “everything looking like I was underwater” bit, but the TV static still remained. Learn more about Visual Snow Syndrome and why I choose to shoot film as a photographer because of it!
Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day 2025
March is Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month, and Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day is March 25th, 2025! This year, I worked with the Cerebral Palsy Foundation to create shirts for the big day! The Cerebral Palsy Foundation is dedicated to transforming lives for people with cerebral palsy through research, innovation, and collaboration. Check out the designs I made for CP Awareness!
Support Independent Disability Journalism
I’ve been running my Disability & Art Blog unpaid for the past year, sharing personal stories, research, and resources to help others feel seen, informed, and empowered. This post outlines my GoFundMe campaign to keep the blog going and expand it into audio and podcast formats to make it more accessible, engaging, and inclusive. If funded, I’ll be able to write investigative articles, interview experts, and launch my podcast, Thank You So Much for Asking. Every contribution helps me keep this work alive and accessible to all.
Read more about how your support can help the disability community.
Thank you to my supporters
Thank you to everyone who has donated to my GoFundMe campaign thus far! Your support truly means the world to me. I deeply appreciate that you see the value in this work and that you believe disabled voices, independent journalism, and accessible storytelling are worth funding.
Special thanks to: Mike & Julia Oriente, Dorothy Vaspasiano, Michael J. Harkey, James Miller, James McGee, Vicki Gelpke, Larry Goble, Wendy Naratil, Taylor Macioci, Judy Petrillo, Stacey DeMartino, Jordyn DeMartino, Maddy Ullman, Joy Panigada, Judith Wilcox, and Lauren Raucci for making this ongoing work possible!