MOST RECENT
“We Were Mother Bears”: The Women Who Shaped Western Pennsylvania’s Disability Rights Movement. Summer 2024
“In cities like Philly, wheelchair users can easily hail an Uber or Lyft. Not in Pittsburgh.” March 18, 2019 https://www.publicsource.org/in-cities-like-philly-wheelchair-users-can-easily-hail-an-uber-or-lyft-not-in-pittsburgh/?
“As the 28th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act approaches, Pittsburgh’s city government is poised to make the city more disability-friendly,” July 23, 2018
https://www.publicsource.org/as-the-28th-anniversary-of-the-americans-with-disabilities-act-approaches-pittsburghs-city-government-is-poised-to-make-the-city-more-disability-friendly/
“Meet Colton, a student with Down syndrome who plans to take part in the wave of inclusive higher ed programs,” March 29, 2018
https://www.publicsource.org/meet-colton-a-student-with-down-syndrome-who-plans-to-take-part-in-the-wave-of-inclusive-higher-ed-programs/
SELECTED ESSAYS
“A Whole New World,” Sept. 15, 1996
http://www.post-gazette.com/life/lifestyle/2013/06/02/A-whole-new-world-A-family-s-love-is-redefined-by-son-s-struggle-with-cerebral-palsy/stories/201306020221
“A Family’s Journey,” June 2, 2013
http://www.post-gazette.com/life/lifestyle/2013/06/02/A-family-s-journey-with-cerebral-palsy/stories/201306020224”
Ten Ways to Make Pittsburgh a More Disability Friendly City,” Dec. 16, 2015
http://www.post-gazette.com/opinion/Op-Ed/2015/12/06/Tina-Calabro-offers-10-ways-Pittsburgh-Allegheny-County-can-be-more-inclusive-for-people-with-disabilities/stories/201512060011
“A Caregiver’s Dilemma,” June 15, 2015
http://www.post-gazette.com/opinion/Op-Ed/2014/06/15/The-Next-Page-A-caregivers-dilemma-Richard-and-Mickey-Liposchok-by-Tina-Calabro/stories/201406150079
SELECTED “BREAKING DOWN BARRIERS” COLUMNS
Community inclusion
“Building’s design supports bringing people with disabilities into the community,” Jan. 23, 2012
http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/news/health/buildings-design-supports-bringing-people-with-disabilities-into-the-community-218883/
“For the deaf, a doctor who can communicate,”Nov. 25, 2011
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/health/2013/11/25/for-the-deaf-a-doctor-who-can-communicate/201311250021
“A winning attitude at PNC Park for those with disabilities,” May 14, 2008
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08135/881440-114.stm
“Disabled clients may have trouble at new state office,” Dec. 5, 2007
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07339/839070-114.stm
“Disability rights events underscore the power of advocacy, Jul. 26, 2006
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/06207/708452-114.stm
“Better trail accessibility a work in progress,” June 1, 2005
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/05152/513371-114.stm
“Creating a welcoming atmosphere for worshippers with disabilities,” April 5, 2005
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/05095/482784-114.stm
“Snow, ice create special challenges for those with limited mobility,” Feb. 27, 2004
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/04048/273875-114.stm
Youth Issues
“iPad is helpful tool for special needs students,” Sept. 9, 2013
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/health/2013/09/09/breaking-down-barriers-ipad-helpful-tool-for-special-needs-students/201309090197
“Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts making efforts to reach out to youths with disabilities,” March 25, 2013
http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/news/health/both-girl-scouts-and-boy-scouts-are-making-special-efforts-to-reach-out-to-youths-with-disabilities-680777/
“An easier transition to adult health care, “Nov. 5, 2012
http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/news/health/an-easier-transition-to-adult-health-care-660642/
“High school bands become champions for kids with disabilities,” Dec. 3, 2012
http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/news/health/high-school-bands-become-champions-for-kids-with-disabilities-664677/
“It takes many pieces to build a bridge to kindergarten for little girl with autism: Educating Angelina,” Aug. 22, 2007
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07234/811045-114.stm
“Finding the right way to discuss sexuality,” May 25, 2004
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/04146/321377-114.stm
“Parents can nurture conditions for friendships to bloom,” April 6, 2004
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/04097/296536-114.stm
“How to make a welcome space for a special child’s play,” Dec. 2, 2003
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/03336/246130-114.stm
Disability and the Arts
“Two art educators aim to dispel notion that the blind cannot create visual arts,” July 8, 2013
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/health/2013/07/08/breaking-down-barriers-two-art-educators-aim-to-dispel-the-notion-that-the-blind-can-t-create-visual-arts/201307080135
“Activists protesting TV shows that include characters with disabilities but do not cast actors with them, “Aug. 5, 2013
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/health/2013/08/05/activists-protesting-tv-shows-that-include-characters-with-disabilities-but-do-not-cast-actors-with-them/201308050208
“Shooting victims say that rap music ‘saved us,” Sept. 24, 2012
http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/news/health/breaking-barriers-shooting-victims-say-that-rap-music-saved-us-654664/
Employment
“Meeting the challenge of finding work,” Oct. 24, 2003
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/03287/230603-114.stm
Transportation
“Port Authority cuts threaten independence of people with disabilities,” Feb. 20, 2012
http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/news/health/port-authority-cuts-threaten-independence-of-people-with-disabilities-86079/
Public Policy
“Her goal: Preserve Medicaid’s safety net, “June 2, 2012
http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/news/health/her-goal-preserve-medicaids-safety-net-638859/
Self-Advocate Profiles
“Advocating in Academia”
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/health/2013/10/28/advocating-in-academia/201310280015
“After losing his sight, former pilot Abbas Qumar is determined to help others as a counselor,” Nov. 28, 2011
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/health/2011/11/28/after-losing-his-sight-former-pilot-abbas-quamar-is-determined-to-help-others-as-a-counselor/201111280160
“A legacy for independent living, life,” Jul. 25, 2011
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/11206/1162391-114-0.stm
“Advocate breaks the silence on disability rights,”Aug. 13, 2008
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08226/903746-114.stm
“Palestinian woman’s frustrations with inaccessibility foster dream to build career in America,” Jul. 23, 2008
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08205/898696-114.stm
“Self-sufficient and going strong at 77, with spina bifida,” Feb. 20, 2008
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/08051/858670-114.stm
Women with Disabilities
“Mothering the mother: Doulas help women with childbirth,” Feb. 28, 2007
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/07059/765379-114.stm
“Center for Women with Disabilities considers next step,” Oct. 11, 2006
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/06284/728864-114.stm
Caregiving
“When a spouse is disabled, teamwork, support are musts,” Apr. 26, 2006
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/06116/684970-114.stm
Disability and the Media
“‘Helpless-to-hero’ stereotype is unfair and incomplete.” Aug. 17, 2004
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/04230/362659-114.stm
Tina Calabro 