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Recent Posts
- New article online
- On the eve of the vernal equinox, 2011
- Tribute to Laura by FIRE — Feminist International Radio Endeavour
- from Robin Morgan
- Family photos
- What A Long Time Ago – Taping “You Get Proud”
- Obituary in the Littleton Independent
- Remembering
- Nephew Daniel’s contribution
- Memories
- 35
- Missing her loving, smart voice calling b******t.
- New Mobility magazine obituary
- Memories
- Michael Bailey
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Laura's Online Articles
- "Handicap Is Not a Death Sentence and Should Not Be Treated As One," U.S. News & World Report, August 2009
- "In Sickness and in Health: Paul Monette's and Nancy Mairs' Narratives of Lovers Providing Hands-On Help," The Sylvan Echo, Volume 2, Issue 1
- "Pursuing an Agenda Beyond Barriers: Women with Disabilities," in Beijing and Beyond: Toward the 21st Century of Women's Studies Quarterly, 1996
- "The Student Body," Waccamaw Journal, Number 4, Fall 2009
- ”Along Asphalt Trails,” National Parks magazine, Fall 2008
- ”Confessions of a Cash Cow,” Ragged Edge Online, November 2001
- ”Disabled Woman’s Lawsuit Exposes Prejudices,” Ragged Edge Online, November 26, 2003
- ”My disability gives me different view on Terri Schindler-Schiavo case,” Progressive Media Project, November 11, 2003
- “Caregiver Advocates Miss the Point,” off our backs: the feminist newsjournal, January 2003
- “Disability, Disabled People, and Disability Movements,” entry in Encyclopedia of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender History in America, Charles Scribner’s Sons, 2003
- “Disabled Women Organize Worldwide,” off our backs: the feminist newsjournal, January 2003
- “Rights, Realities, and Issues of Women with Disabilities,” chapter in Sisterhood Is Forever: The Women's Anthology for a New Millennium, ed. Robin Morgan. New York: Washington Square Press, 2003
- “Stunting Ashley,” off our backs: the feminist newsjournal, Summer 2007
- “The Dilemma for Disabled Authors,” BeyondChron, July 26, 2007
- Laura's articles for Disaboom
- Laura's bimonthly "Life Support" blog for the Reeve Foundation community website
- Laura's Huffington Post Denver blog
- Leadership Development Strategies for Women with Disabilities: A Cross-Cultural Survey (Summary)
- Some older articles by Laura…
Laura's Online Poetry
- "Insomnia," Wordgathering, Summer 2010 (3rd place in Inglis House poetry contest)
- "Monster Body," Chest Journal, September 2010
- "Remembering Siesta Key," State of Emergency: Chicago Poets Respond to Gulf Crisis, June 18, 2010
- "Sunflowers," Wordgathering, March 2007
- "Telling," part of Tapestry of Faith curriculum, Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations
- ”five to five, botanic gardens” and “A Call to Arms,” Trillium Literary Journal, Fall 2008
- Poetry Reading at Lambda Literary Retreat, Aug. 13, 2010
- Several samples of Laura's recent poetry
- Some older poems
Laura's Other Projects
- Disabled Women’s Section of Feminist International Radio Endeavor
- KQED radio commentary about assisted suicide
- Laura discusses MDA Telethon protests on Radio WBAI's The Largest Minority, Aug. 26, 2010
- Oral history interview with Alana Theriault
- Oral history interview with John B. Kelly
- Poetry for Sale
- Poster: "You Get Proud By Practicing"
- Survival Strategies for Going Abroad: A Guide for People with Disabilities from Mobility International USA
- Wikipedia entry: Laura Hershey
News and Reviews
- Committed Couples
- Interview in Feministing
- Interview on Endeavor Freedom TV about The Trouble with Jerry
- Laura interviewed by Denver Post columnist Susan Greene, about the MDA Telethon protests
- Laura's poem "Fishing Pier" in the latest issue of Gertrude Journal, #14
- Laura's poem "You Get Proud By Practicing" included in new anthology Fire in the Soul: 100 Poems for Human Rights
- Musical version of Laura's poem "You Get Proud By Practicing"
~Obituaries and Tributes
- About.com — Laura Hershey 1962-2010
- Assistant Secretary Kathleen Martinez Reflects on the Death of Laura Hershey
- CDCAN Report #227-2010: Laura Hershey, Disability & Women's Rights Advocate, Writer and Poet Passes Away
- Disabled Feminists: You Get Proud By Practicing: Laura Hershey, Writer, Poet, Activist, Consultant, has died
- Feministing: In remembrance of poet and activist Laura Hershey
- In Remembrance of Laura Hershey
- Jumping Anaconda: Laura Hershey (1962-2010)
- Justice for All tribute
- Laura Hershey, 48, championed disability rights
- Laura Hershey, renowned disability rights activist, writer and consultant, dies
- Laura Hershey, writer, disability activist dies
- Letter to the Editor: Laura Hershey's lesson…
- Link to Littleton Independent obit
- Molly's Thoughts: The Death of Laura Hershey
- New Mobility — Laura Hershey 1962-2010
- NSCIA: A tribute to Laura Hershey
- PEAK Parent Center: In Memory Laura Hershey 1962-2010
- Remembering Laura Hershey
- Remembering Laura Hershey — link aggregation
- RIP Laura Hershey
- Smart Ass Cripple — Laura Hershey
- Thought Snax– Laura Hershey
- you fight like anne rice!: Remembering Laura Hershey
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on Jan 3rd, 2011 at 3:27 pm
This is adorable. I am in a technical school program, with a Health Occupations program. I had to write a few sentences about someone with a spinal cord injury. I went to google and Laura popped up, I’m so sorry for your lose. She inspires me & I am going to write about her. I cried when I saw her pictures.
Stay Strong.
My Condolinces.
Love Mary:)
on Jan 27th, 2011 at 3:12 pm
Laura was our friend, our fe fellow
warrior, and a part of our ADAPT and NOT DEAD YET family. She is
greatly missed and loved.