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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ABLE Voices Podcast
I’m honored to be featured in Berklee’s ABLE Voices Podcast, led by Dr. Rhoda Bernard. In this post, I share how our conversation about disability and the arts led to my inclusion in Dr. Bernard’s new book — and how I stepped into the role of podcast guest-host to interview three incredible disabled artists. These projects highlight the importance of accessibility, representation, and creative inclusion. Listen to the episodes and learn more about the artists here!
What it feels like when people don’t understand your disabilities + ADHD
It can be really challenging when people don’t understand you. I’ve learned the difference between explaining myself, and expressing myself.
Sad Brains, PMDD Delight
Learn what it’s like to be kidnapped and taken hostage by your own emotions…and also what I find helpful in preventing this.
The Stairs
See what it’s like for me to go down the stairs with CP, and why you may want to practice patience when you see someone going slow, or against the flow of traffic on the stairs.
Make a donation.
I am an artist with disabilities trying to make a living through my art, so I deeply appreciate your support. Any donation is meaningful and thoroughly appreciated. With your donation, you are supporting my small business, helping a person with disabilities, and giving me the resources I need to get my message out and educate more people about living with disabilities! Thank you so much!
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: 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!