Thanks so much to A Novel Mind for inviting me to write about my experiences with accessibility in real life and how those shaped RAMP IT UP! urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=htt...
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Katrina Tangen: Ramp It Up! (Disability, Accessibility, ME/CFS)
The first time I used a wheelchair, I discovered how inaccessible the world is. I’d been sick with ME/CFS for about a year. At that point, I could still walk, but not for long distances or all day. So...
![[Visual description: Cover of picture book titled Ramp It Up!, written by Katrina Tangen, illustrated by Wendy Wen, part of Charlesbridge’s Steam Works series. Coming October 6!
A white girl with red braids sits in her dark blue and hot pink wheelchair behind a light brown table. Her hand is in the air, holding a boy doll who also uses a wheelchair. On the table is a colorful toy brick castle and a ramp made of cardboard taped to LEGO towers. A toy construction worker balances on one leg on top of a Lego which is on the ramp. He holds toy bricks in his hand A smiling red toy car revs her engine and a toy queen in a white gown waves her heart scepter. A party invitation and loose Legos lie on the table.]](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:vykjok6htkaynkuzk5p2hsd6/bafkreicbyldo7zllihufh7ugzvelzxeppvnktfq64dnzoucjbtsvej3l2e)
