The Disabled Life

Two Canadian sisters documenting the jerks and perks of living #TheDisabledLife.

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This is a space for us to have some fun, and post between the chaos of life things. Keep up to date with the latest shenanigans we have to offer! Follow The Disabled Life on Instagram (keeping it safe). Or unravel with us on Threads (unhinged and not rated).

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The Original Blog

The blog that started it all! We originated as a little account on Tumblr. Though it’s no longer active, check it out if you’re feeling nostalgic.

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Publicity

Visit the latest off-site links featuring The Disabled Life. Where we've been featured and/or projects we have collaborated on! If you would like to share our work, please contact us for conditions first.

Interview with The Disabled Life

Featured text conversation with WXXI as part of their Move to Include's interview series.

WXXI

Sisters Inspire Disabled Community to Share Social Distancing Experiences

Article about the #ThanksForDistancing campaign, written by Deandra Mouzon.

Youth Today

Automakers Must Deliver on the Promise of Self-Driving Car Technology

Illustrations for this article by Lianna and Jessica of The Disabled Life.

NY Times

5 Disability-Inclusive Sex Positions to Spice Up the Bedroom

Illustrations for The Mighty article by Jessica of The Disabled Life. Written by Jordan Davidson.

Commission

I'm Still Me. A Glimpse into Autism

Illustrations by Lianna and book layout by Jessica of The Disabled Life. Written by Mary-Frances Raso.

Blurb

Breaking the Barriers of a Disabled Life

Interview of Lianna and Jessica of The Disabled Life for Global News' Breaking Barriers series.

Global News

Sisters’ Blog Documents ‘Jerks and Perks’ on “The Disabled Life”

Article about Lianna and Jessica of The Disabled Life. Written by Maureen Gazda.

New Mobility

New comic series hilariously depicts what it's like to live with a disability

Article about Lianna and Jessica of The Disabled Life. Written by Katie Dupere.

Mashable

Comics Perfectly Illustrate The BS People With Disabilities Put Up With

Article about Lianna and Jessica of The Disabled Life. Written Elyse Wanshel.

Huffington Post

What it's like to live with a disability, illustrated with comics.

Article about Lianna and Jessica of The Disabled Life. Written by Alicia Barrón.

UpWorthy

7 Empowering Webcomics About People with Disabilities

Article written about 7 webcomics featuring Lianna and Jessica of The Disabled Life.

Epic Enabled

Sisters Create 'The Disabled Life' Comics Highlighting Life With a Disability

Article about Lianna and Jessica of The Disabled Life. Written by Jordan Davidson.

The Mighty

12 total slides. If you are using Voice Access, commands "previous slide" and "next slide" will press the arrows. Publicity links bring you to external websites, that may or may not be fully accessible.

Contact

The Disabled Life is created by two Canadian sisters (no we’re not twins). Get in touch with Jessica and Lianna by email at TheDisabledLife@gmail.com.

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Image Description: Cartoon sketch of Jessica and Lianna in power wheelchairs. Jess is shocked with excitement, staring at her phone in disbelief. Next to Lianna who is frantically doodling on her digital tablet. There are messy items scattered on the desk.

Cartoon illustration of Jess and Li in wheelchairs.