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30 Stories Ask Readers to See Disability Through a More Human Lens

by Editorial Team | Nov 10, 2026

Through honest and deeply personal stories, compelling portraits and impactful poetry, disability advocate and educator Jennifer Chassman Browne introduces readers to 30 remarkable individuals who share their experiences with honesty, vulnerability and grace in her new book, See Us, Know Us: Profiles of Disability.

“As I was interviewing each individual, repeated themes kept emerging: how similar our lives are to able-bodied people, how we want to be talked to directly/to be seen as whole individuals, and the need for able-bodied allies in the fight for inclusion,” Chassman Browne said.

By creating these profiles, Chassman Browne captures the humanity, complexity and richness of lives lived with disability. Her original poems, inspired by each participant’s story, add another layer of reflection and connection. Accompanied by striking black-and-white photography by Natalie Brescia, See Us, Know Us creates a powerful portrait of a community whose voices are too often overlooked.

Some names, such as Charlie Carr, who helped secure passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act, and Keith Jones, featured in the Emmy Award-winning documentary The Ride Ahead, may be familiar. Most, however, are ordinary people navigating everyday life while offering extraordinary insights into strength, belonging, and the universal desire to be seen and understood.

“See Us, Know Us features 30 different stories, but there are so many more to be told,” Chassman Browne added. “We need others to learn about disability access and inclusion and to be our allies in creating a more accessible world.”

See Us, Know Us: Profiles of Disability