Disability Pride: Through the Kaleidoscope
Stepping Into the Frame A few months ago, I received a unique invitation: would Cadey and I like to participate in a Disability Pride project? We said yes, with the blessing of PADS and a borrowed vest for the day. And just like that, we stepped into a beautiful little world crafted by Tilly Nelson —a world filled with colour, light, and quiet understanding. Yes, there was a makeup artist and wardrobe stylist. Yes, Cadey absolutely was given colour coordinated accessories. Yes, the camera part was a little out of my comfort zone. But what struck me most was the kaleidoscope of humanity that unfolded in that studio. Seven strangers, all carrying their own fragments of struggle, came together to reflect something whole. Something luminous. We weren’t there to be pitied or perfected. We were there to be seen. Photo Credit: Tilly Nelson Cadey, My Mirror Photo Credit: Tilly Nelson Cadey took it all in stride, raising a questioning eyebrow when I pulled out a PADS vest.provided for the ...
