Human beings are creative by nature. Since the beginning of time, they have been characterized by their ability to create new, unique things that have allowed the development of everything we know today. However, for many people being creative is not just a skill, but a way of life. Art, music, drama, poetry, writing, handicrafts… what for many may be just leisure activities, for people with some kind of physical and/or mental disability, performing any of these activities can be a real improvement in their lives. For them, participation in this type of activities goes beyond enjoyment, finding in them a tool for the expression of emotions, thoughts and ideas in a unique way and without any obstacle. But going even further, this also gives them control over their lives, their actions and emotions; something that breaks with the stereotypes that are still maintained in some places with respect to disability.

For Stepthen Kuusisto, professor at Syracuse University and blind poet, having some kind of disability and being creative people are not incompatible, but go hand to hand. In his words, both require “living outside the box” and that is why he dares to say that “disability invites creativity”.

Read this article if you want to learn more about the experience of the blind poet Stephen Kuusisto.

Read this article to learn more about how creativity pursuits can help people with disabilities.