What the Literary World Gets Wrong About Accessibility

Almost two years ago, I walked through a forest and found myself thinking of fairy tales. The forest is a magical place, so perhaps this is not surprising; what was surprising at the time was the creeping realization, as I walked among the trees, of how inaccessible the forest is for those who use wheelchairs […] Continue reading at 'Literrary Hub'

[ Literrary Hub | 2020-03-12 08:48:53 UTC ]
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