Societal Perceptions of Disability Need to Change
People with disabilities are people first. All of you need to be made aware of the fact that this societal oppression is occurring. You may be guilty of it, yourself.
Category:
Disability Rights
143 Articles
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Stupid Shit People Say to People in Wheelchairs
My tongue-in-cheek response to all the stupid crap people say to those in wheelchairs. Really, don’t take this post too seriously. While saying this stuff may make you look dumb, I’m not going to be pissed if you make yourself look ignorant!
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Romney’s Healthcare Plan Puts Millions of Americans with Disabilities at Risk
As a person with a disability, I must speak out about how Mitt Romney is going to greatly affect my life and the lives of my friends if he gets into office. Please consider voting for Obama and voting for freedom, this week.
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An Open Letter to Ann Romney – In Response to her Post on BlogHer
Here is a letter I posted to Mrs. Ann Romney in response to an article she wrote on BlogHer about her husband. I explain why I cannot nad will not vote for her husband.
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“Were you in a Car Accident…” – Musings of the Uninformed
I was born this way (Cripple & Proud), but that does not stop people from asking if I’m in my chair, thanks to an accident.
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The United States Needs to Get with the Progam – ParaOlympics Coverage Not Shown Here
Countries like Iraq and Pakistan have broadcast the 2012 ParaOlympics, but the United States has chosen not to feature the games on television.
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Cripples of the World – Why do we Underestimate Ourselves?
Even those off us with disabilities underestimate ourselves. If we do that, how can we expect the able-bodied world to realize we are capable of just as much as they are?
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Where My Head Is At Right Now
After having my wheelchair break down and facing being unaccepted in my daily life, I try to explain what I am thinking and how I am feeling. Nobody can ever tell me how I feel or what I think is wrong.
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BedGate 2012 – Update on My Situation
I am still stuck in bed. I am getting really frustrated. Why don’t new wheelchairs grow on trees?
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Sherrod Brown: Out of Touch with Reality – Out of Touch with His Voters with Disabilities
I am at the end of my rope when it comes to frustration. My wheelchair has officially died, and I have no choice but to remain in bed until bureaucrats in Washington realize they have forced an active, productive member of the American society into bed indefinitely.