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Author: Madison Beasley, PT, DPT

Madison Beasley, PT, DPT is currently a physical therapist at Baylor Scott & White Health. She earned her Doctorate in Physical Therapy at Emory University School of Medicine and graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with her Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and a certification in Medical Fitness and Rehabilitation. The humanities help her to understand the biopsychosocial and emotional aspects of patient care and to find meaning and connection with others, especially her patients. She hopes to continually challenge her understanding of the world and those living in it to create a dialogue with patients and a relationship of togetherness in the healing process.

50th Anniversary of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, with Mark Johnson

Download the article (pdf) Table of Contents Photo of Mark Johnson (1995) by Billy Howard from the book Portrait of Spirit: One Story at a Time by Maggie Holtzberg and Billy Howard Mark Johnson is a well-known advocate and leader in the movement for disability rights. As a devoted community organizer, he is committed to […]

Resources: Finding Joy and New Perspectives

In this issue’s Resource section, Madison Beasley and Nela Handac provide a thoughtful list of resources curated to spark joy and lead to new perspectives. Offering options from a variety of multimedia sources, these engaging pieces serve as a reminder of the important role of tending to our well-being and fostering joy and creativity.

Resources: “My Spirit Burns Through This Body”

Download the article (pdf) Table of Contents   To Read: My Spirit Burns Through This BodyAkwaeke Emezi Akwaeke Emezi is an award-winning writer and artist known for their poignantly reflective writing. The themes of gender, inhabiting a disabled body, and the human experience are woven through their work, visible in their various novels, short essays, […]