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Love Isn’t Blind: A Blind Man’s Take on How to Find True Love
Let go of that laundry list of dos and don’ts this Valentine’s Day. Finding a meaningful partner is about opening your heart and dropping the superficial standards. Physical appearances usually spark interest, but they shouldn’t be the dominant force when seeking...
An Interview with Contemporary Gay Fiction Author Brandon Shire
Today, The Disability Tribune welcomes bestselling author of contemporary gay fiction Brandon Shire. The award-winning writer will answer questions about the non profits his book sales support and give a quick glimpse into his next literary project. Belo Cipriani:...
Marketing Strategies for Reaching People with Disabilities
The latest smart phone. A new outfit. A favorite movie. Blind and disabled people want the same products as everyone else — but we’re often overlooked when it comes to advertising. That’s why smart marketers will identify blind people as a viable target market with...
Belo Cipriani speaking to the University of Utah students
Meet Belo Cipriani
Lesbian Werewolves
As a fan of Octavia Butler, Mary Shelly, H. G. Wells, Bram Stoker and Ray Bradbury, I sought shelter in science-fiction and gothic novels that made it easier to fantasize outside the hetero world. These authors made it possible for me to write stories that challenged...
¡Novelas!
When I became blind one of the groups of people I struggled with the most was not children but the Latino community. They were polite while speaking English at bars, coffee shops, and restaurants, but as soon as I began to speak in Spanish, they would flock to my side...
Queer Lyrics
Before Queer as Folk, The L Word, and Will & Grace introduced queer culture to the masses, I would spend hours rewriting songs, movies, and shows; tweaking lyrics from popular titles became a hobby -- soon “American Woman” became “American Bottom Boy.” The gender...
Independently
As it has for many, the meaning of the 4th of July has changed tremendously for me from the time I was a nerdy kid in San Jose to a writer in San Francisco. Images of barbecues and city parks have been replaced by feelings of patriotism when I listen for the...
The Rescue
I decided to visit an old friend Facebook reminded me I knew who lives in the small town of San Carlos California. My friend was to pick me up at the bus depot after his kick boxing class, but because I arrived an hour early, I decided to take my guide dog Madge on a...