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Barbara Jordan was the first African American since reconstruction to be elected to the Texas senate. And that was just the first barrier that she crossed.

Disabled Women in History: Barbara Jordan breaking barriers

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Today’s badass disabled woman is Barbara Jordan. Her story includes so many “firsts” it’s hard to keep track of them all.  A not exhaustive list of Barbara Jordan’s firsts: First African American to give the keynote address at either party’s political convention First African American to serve in the Texas State Senate since Reconstruction First…Continue reading Disabled Women in History: Barbara Jordan breaking barriers

Brilliant disabled women in history: Mildred Davidson Smith

Badass disabled women in history: Mary and Mildred Davidson

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Today I have a story for you that includes two sisters, a sanitary belt, a board game, opera, and multiple sclerosis. It’s time to talk about badass disabled women in history, Mary and Mildred Davidson. Mary (Davidson) Kenner and Mildred (Davidson) Smith Mary and Mildred Davidson seem like kids who never whined about being bored.…Continue reading Badass disabled women in history: Mary and Mildred Davidson