Disability Poems: Prose and Poetry Relating to Disabilities and Health | Publications
Summary: The Disabled World category "Disability Poems: Prose and Poetry Relating to Disabilities and Health" features a diverse collection of literary works addressing various aspects of disability and health experiences. This compilation includes poems, prose, and research papers covering topics such as chronic illnesses, mental health, physical disabilities, and the daily challenges faced by individuals with disabilities. Notable examples include works on multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, autism, and the emotional impact of disability diagnoses. These publications offer valuable insights, personal perspectives, and creative expressions that can resonate with readers, particularly those with disabilities, their families, and caregivers. By showcasing a range of voices and experiences, this literary assemblage serves as a resource for understanding, reflection, and connection within the disability community and beyond.
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| Title and Description | Ed | Publish Revised |
|---|---|---|
| Here's to the Children Who Don't Quite Fit by Gary Shulman, MS. Ed. Here's to the Children Who Don't Quite Fit is a poem written by Gary Shulman, MS. Ed. | 25 Aug 2021 | |
| A Very Special Child and Come Touch His Cheek - Poems by Gary Shulman, MS. Ed. Two poems composed by Gary Shulman, MS. Ed. - Special Needs Consultant and Trainer who began his career working with children with and without disabilities in an inclusive Head Start program in Brooklyn NY. | 7 Aug 2021 | |
| A Voice of a Forlorn Blind Woman A Voice of a Forlorn Blind Woman...October, Please, Leave Me Now and Never Come Back!!! A poem written by Flora Aguasa. | 31 Mar 2020 17 Mar 2025 | |
| COVID-19... Leave The World Now! A Poem by Flora Aguasa A short poem written by Flora Aguasa, in regards to the current novel coronavirus global pandemic, titled COVID-19... Leave The World Now!. | 31 Mar 2020 23 Aug 2021 | |
| Disability Poem by Nancy Hall This poem by Nancy Hall shows just how lonely some individuals with disabilities can get as they are often abandoned by those they love the most. | 14 Nov 2018 27 Nov 2018 | |
| Poems by Flora Aguasa Five poems by Flora Aguasa that relate to being blind, disability, and faith. | 8 Sep 2018 | |
| The Cost of Freedom & I Served My Country by Teresa Gail Carver Godin The Cost of Freedom and I Served My Country are poems written by Teresa Gail Carver Godin, a 20 year, 100% disabled, Air Force veteran. | 12 Jan 2018 14 Jan 2018 | |
| Poetry by Iain Stephen A collection of poems written by Iain Stephen. | 14 Jun 2017 | |
| Poems: Cranky Old Man, Crabbit Old Woman, A Nurses Reply Three poems exploring how nursing staff and caregivers often overlook the full humanity and lifetime of experience within elderly patients in their care. | ✓ ✓ | 20 Jan 2017 7 Dec 2025 |
| What is The Color Of Care? What is The Color Of Care is a song written by Pastor Kevin McCray a Song Writer/Poet from Hammond, LA. | 6 Oct 2016 | |
| Our Paralympics - The Challenges We Face Every Day Guest post and short poem entitled Our Paralymics by Kuli Kohli. | 10 Dec 2013 | |
| Multiple Sclerosis Poems by Mary Pettigrew Four original poems written by Mary P. Pettigrew relating to living with Multiple Sclerosis. | 14 Jun 2013 12 Jun 2016 | |
| Capturing Disease Through Poetry Poem from Shapes of Water poems explore coming of age with cystic fibrosis developing relationships yearning for independence gaining self-understanding, dealing with loss and coming to terms. | 20 Jul 2012 2 Mar 2022 | |
| Christina's Courage - A Disability Poem by Richard M. Deets Christinas Courage by Richard M. Deets is a piece of poetry relating to disability. | 15 Mar 2012 8 Mar 2024 | |
| Did Elizabeth Barrett Browning Have Hypokalemic Periodic Paralysis Did Elizabeth Barrett Browning have hypokalemic periodic paralysis HKPP a muscle disorder that causes blood levels of potassium to fall. | 20 Dec 2011 17 Feb 2024 | |
| Please Don't Stare - Poem Please Do not Stare - A Poem regarding disability submitted by ebb. | 10 Jun 2011 16 Jun 2011 | |
| Poem: I'll Try Anything Once by Liz Whiteacre I'll Try Anything Once is a Poem by Liz Whiteacre relating to spinal injury and disability. | 19 May 2011 28 Sep 2024 | |
| Poem: It's for My Own Good by Liz Whiteacre It is for My Own Good is a Poem by Liz Whiteacre relating to spinal injury and disability. | 19 May 2011 31 Mar 2022 | |
| Poetry Book Guides Readers on Journey of Self-Discovery In her debut book Unclipped Wings author Ramona Harvey brings readers on a journey of self-discovery. | 28 Mar 2011 | |
| I Am Not - A Poem by Sheila Radziewicz I Am Not is a poem written by Sheila Radziewicz that defines her life as a woman with a disability. | 26 Feb 2011 12 Jun 2016 | |
| Singing in the Shower - Poem Singing in the Shower a poem by Kenneth Nye relating to Parkinsons Disease. | 21 Jan 2011 | |
| If I Live to be an Old Man - Poem Poem composed by Kenneth Nye titled If I Live to be an Old Man relating to Parkinsons disease. | 20 Jan 2011 | |
| In Sickness and in Health Disability poem about Parkinsons disease titled In Sickness and in Health by Kenneth Nye. | 20 Jan 2011 | |
| I Will Win - A Poem About Parkinson's Disease Diagnosis I Will Win is a Poem Submitted by Kenneth Nye Relating to Parkinson's Disease Diagnosis. | 30 Dec 2010 | |
| The Boy Who Was Seen, Not His Wheels - Disability Poem The Boy Who Was Seen, Not His Wheels - A Disability Poem submitted by Michele Sutphin. | 18 Jul 2010 | |
| Let Me Try, God Does - Disability Poem - Disabled World Disability poem Let Me Try God Does written by Michele Sutphin. | 6 May 2010 | |
| National Poetry Contest Winners - Disability in the Workplace Words about Work! is a national poetry contest that was open to adults and children and sponsored by Fedcap. | 19 Apr 2010 29 Nov 2018 | |
| My Father's Blind Son - Ron Graham - Disability Poetry Original disability poetry by Ron Graham - My Father's Blind Son. | 17 Mar 2010 | |
| Autism and Journey - Someday Soon A lyrical response to the I Am Autism video clip that is far more positive - Autism and Journey - Someday Soon. | 28 Sep 2009 23 Sep 2016 |
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