Criptionary: Disability Humor & Satire

by Maria R Palacios

Overview

This humorous collection brings attention to the every day struggles and obstacles faced by persons with disabilities while transforming the political incorrectness of the word "crip" into a message of disability activism through which we reclaim our bodies and our lives.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780972648318
Publisher:	Atahualpa Press
Publication date:	12/31/2013
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	108
Product dimensions:	5.00(w) x 7.99(h) x 0.22(d)

About the Author

Maria R. Palacios is a feminist poet, published author, professional presenter, spoken word artist, workshop facilitator, polio survivor and empowerment specialist who utilizes the power of her words to motivate, inspire and educate the community about issues surrounding disability rights, sexuality and disability, women's issues and cultural diversity in general. Maria Palacios is the founder of Houston's Annual Women with Disabilities Empowerment Fair. She is also the author of a feminist collection of poetry, The Female King. In the artistic world she is known as the Goddess on Wheels.