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
WeHa Art Gallery Virtual Companion
View more in-depth, insider information in this companion piece to my gallery at The Gallery at WeHa Brewing & Roasting Co. My show opens on Saturday, September 6th from 6-9pm, and goes through the entire month of September! See it in person while you can! Join me this weekend for art, photography, commentary on disabilities, food, and drinks!
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.
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!