The Forgotten Curve

04/06/2026

04/04/2026

The Canadian runway star isn’t afraid to show her scars.

04/04/2026

Stella Young was a passionate, provocative and funny activist for disabled people. Here are 17 things she wanted people to know.

04/04/2026

This image shows a person from behind, standing in calm and silence, revealing a scar that runs along their spine. But it is not just any scar: it shines with an intense light, as if it holds within it all the strength born from pain. It is not hidden or covered; instead, it is shown with pride.

03/23/2026

03/17/2026

In 1947, before the vaccine was available, I contracted polio at age 4. It left the left side of my body limp but especially my left arm and back. It was to mark my life to this very day. But no pity required. With a supportive community, great family and friends, I was able to participate in every....

03/07/2026

Love this I’m quirky like that

I was told to lower my shoulder at a dental clinic where they wanted to take a panoramic X-ray of my teeth

My shoulder can’t be lowered
I’m just quirky like that

1023 likes, 42 comments. “I’m just quirky like that 🤪”

03/07/2026

1023 likes, 42 comments. “I’m just quirky like that 🤪”

02/21/2026

What would you think if I
Had a hump
Would you stand up and walk out on me?
Lend me your hand and I'll walk proud with you
And I'll show the world that we are all not the same
Oh, I get by being unique
Mmm, I get high being unique
Ooh, I'm so proud of my crooked spine
What do I do when the world wants me to change
(Does it worry you to be not the same
How does it feel by the end of the day?
(Are you sad because you're crooked
No, I get by loving my spine
Mm, I get high loving my spine
Ooh, I'm gonna try to embrace my curve
Do you need anybody?
I need people to see we are not all one size and shape
(Could it be anybody?)
Yes it always starts with one
Yes, I'm certain that it happens all the time
(What do you see when you turn out the light?)
I can't tell you but I know it's my own spine
Oh, I get by loving my spine
Mm, I get high loving my spine
Ooh, I'm gonna try loving my spine.

11/29/2024

Up next ‼️ Join us for our annual Dance is Healing program 💃🏾🕺🏽

Calling dancers with or without physical challenges. Ages 10-17.

We are also offering adult sessions 18 and up. Come learn from some of the best artists in the industry ✨

More info here ➡️ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dance-is-healing-dih-2024-tickets-1090124414469?aff=oddtdtcreator

11/29/2024

For all our Wordle players - what a surprise to see this pop up last Thursday! And we love that "whine" was *not* the right answer...

A sweet reminder of the centre of our universe over here at TOPS, and how the many different parts of our lives are closely connected.

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