An Interview with a Sustainable Crochet Maker
Elizabeth Rajchart Elizabeth Rajchart

An Interview with a Sustainable Crochet Maker

If you believe in sustainability and appreciate the beauty of bespoke accessories, getting Tina Yesenofski’s beautiful handmade creations on your radar is a must. For the past two years, she been creating sustainable crocheted blankets, home goods, and accessories focused primarily on recycled fibers, organic cottons, and hand-dyed yarns local to Pennsylvania, New York, and New Jersey, and selling them on her Etsy store, WoolAndWanderByTina.

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Exploring the Artistic Journey With Artist and Entrepreneur, Li (Lily) Harrison
Elizabeth Rajchart Elizabeth Rajchart

Exploring the Artistic Journey With Artist and Entrepreneur, Li (Lily) Harrison

In this exclusive interview, we sit down with Li (Lily) Harrison, a talented artist and entrepreneur behind Chronic Baubles. Known for their handcrafted jewelry featuring vibrant origami cranes, unique "earrings in a bottle," and elegant statement pieces made from upcycled vintage stamps, Li shares their creative process, the challenges they face as a disabled artist, and offers valuable advice for aspiring artists.

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Summer Essentials
Elizabeth Rajchart Elizabeth Rajchart

Summer Essentials

Summer is here, and with it comes heat and humidity that can make being outdoors unbearable. With my chronic illnesses, keeping myself cool during these hot months is essential. Throughout my years with disability, I’ve found a few key items that I always have on hand to help me beat the heat.

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Perspective.
Elizabeth Rajchart Elizabeth Rajchart

Perspective.

As an adaptive photographer who uses a wheelchair, I experience my own unique set of challenges. I got frustrated at times, unable to fully engage in certain activities or events. But rather than let myself succumb to these feelings, I chose to use them as a source of inspiration, a catalyst for creativity.

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Traveling!
Elizabeth Rajchart Elizabeth Rajchart

Traveling!

I’ve found so many products designed for wheelchair users to make traveling as easy and enjoyable as possible. In this post, I will be sharing my top favorite Amazon finds that have made my travels so much smoother and more comfortable. These products have been game-changers for me, and I'm sure they'll be useful for you too. So sit tight and let's dive into the world of wheelchair accessibility and travel!

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Mourning.
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Mourning.

Today is the Disability Day of Mourning. Recognised around the world, the disability community comes together to remember people with disabilities whose lives were taken by their caretakers or family members.

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Ableism and Privilege
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Ableism and Privilege

It’s so important to read about these real, current experiences. It’s so easy to believe that the world is the same as the bubble we choose, but if we think the world is just what we can see from our own point of view, we’ll lose the fire to fight for others who don’t hold the privilege we do.

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Advocating.
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Advocating.

I cried in the soundbooth last night.

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