The Damaging History of Being Called “Inspiring”
Disabled people have long been called objects of inspiration. We need to change the dialogue to show that while some people can be inspiring, it is not because they get out of bed each day.
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Why You Shouldn’t Touch Disabled People (or Anyone) Without Permission
I recently saw an article from a few years ago re-emerge in my Facebook feed. I instantly knew I was not going to like the article, which I apparently (luckily)…
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My Experience with #AccessEquality at The Neon in Dayton, OH
It is the first day of celebrating access equality, and one of the ways to do that is through sharing our stories facing access barriers. By using the Facebook page…
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Celebrate Access Equality on September 26
Join us on September 26, as we celebrate access equality for everyone regardless of disability.
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Target Shows it is Easy to Include People with Disabilities
It’s time to go back to school, and that means retailers like Target are rolling out their back-to-school videos. I happened to catch one of their new commercials when it…
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Is it Ever Okay to be an Inspiration?
Most people with disabilities find it problematic to be called an inspiration. Is it ever okay? It truly depends on the context.
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All People Need to Start Caring About Disability
Every person in the world needs to start thinking about disability, because, at some point will impact their own lives in some form.
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Anita Cameron Discusses Race, Disability, Sexuality, and Being a Woman
Anita Cameron, a disabled, lesbian, woman of color shares her story and her experiences with overlapping, intersectional issues of discrimination.
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Life with a Disability is Seriously Expensive
Life with a disability is not about taking handouts. It is seriously expensive, and I break down the costs.
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When my PCA Started Abusing Me for Being LGBT
When my PCA found out I was a member of the LGBT community she started abusing me. This is quite common and rarely spoke about by the disability community.