Author: DivasWithDisabilities

  • Zazel O’Garra: Reclaiming the Spotlight Through Resilience and Dance

    Zazel O’Garra: Reclaiming the Spotlight Through Resilience and Dance

    “Turning setbacks into comebacks… I’m a fighter.”  These words define Zazel-Chavah O’Garra, a choreographer, dancer, actor, model, brain tumor survivor, advocate and activist for dancers with disabilities—and, most importantly, a visionary Diva.  From gracing the covers of ESSENCE magazine to captivating audiences as the founder of ZCO/DANCE PROJECT, Zazel has mastered the art of transforming…

  • The Invisible Ones: Shedding Light on Non-Obvious Disabilities

    The Invisible Ones: Shedding Light on Non-Obvious Disabilities

    When we think of disability, we often picture visible aids: a wheelchair, a cane or a prosthetic limb. But not all disabilities fit neatly into society’s expectations. Some are invisible, hidden beneath the surface yet profoundly impactful. These are the “invisible ones”—the disabilities we don’t see but whose presence is deeply felt. Meet Desirée C.…

  • The Day That Changed My Life

    The Day That Changed My Life

    I never imagined that a simple flat tire on the side of the road would lead me into a situation that would change my life forever.

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