Why The Normal Heart and Ryan Murphy Disservice the Disability Community
Dominick discusses the great injustice the disability community faces, when depicting disability in film, particularly The Normal Heart’s recent production.
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Why Medical Marijuana Needs to Be Legal in Ohio and Other States
I need medical marijuana to get out bed. I need your help and support to pass legislation providing the legalization of medical cannabis in Ohio and elsewhere.
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I Feel Like I’m Drowning…
I don’t explore my feelings to this depth, much, but I needed to explain why I am so overwhelmed from all the losses.
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Why Language Matters….Bound and Determined to End the Media’s Archaic Stereotypes
Words conjure ideas and ideas conjure misheld beliefs and intentions. That is why we must be careful what we say and how we say it.
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Panera Bread Responds to Issues of Ableism
A Panera Bread in Savannah, GA kicked a young girl with a disability out for her “squeaky” shoes she needed to walk. This was my response to Panera and their response back to me.
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Thoughts on Discrimination…Rolling Around in My Head
Many forms of discrimination and oppression are systemic. We need to find our common bonds and work together, as minority groups, to make a difference.
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I Have No Tears Left to Shed….
I spent my youth hating myself and fighting everything I was. I was miserable and unpleasant to be around. Then something awesome happened. I learned to accept myself.
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Cara’s Post Goes Viral…More Disability Discussion on the Alcohol Meme
While Cara’s post discusses the shame many people with disabilities are forced to feel for having any physical ability, I look at other issues the meme she analyzes presents.
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A Christmas Wish: Free Tilikum, Lolita and all the Other Whales in Captivity
Facts show whales in captivity live shorter lives. They have less stimulation, get bored easily and grieve the loss of their babies who are taken from them a few years after birth. These whales deserve better. It is my Christmas wish to give them that.
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Just for the Record…I Never Abandoned My Family
How do you handle it when you find out your family and friends have been told lies about you for the past several years?