Author Archives: Heather McCain

What is Disability?

Disability is an umbrella term that refers to a condition that affects a person’s ability to go about their daily life. A disability affects one’s capacity to function with general tasks, communication, physical mobility, learning and/or interpersonal skills. Disability can also curtail one’s ability to fully participate in social, community, and civic life. Disability can… Read More »

Introductory Post

My name is Heather McCain. I have been living with disability and chronic pain for seventeen years, exactly half of my life. I learned, fairly quickly, that the public perception of disability and chronic pain is not a true reflection of my experiences or of others. The media tends to only tell stories about people… Read More »