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Born Into Healthcare
I’d never really considered myself to be involved in healthcare.
Disability-Identity
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When Discussing Disability Representation, Advocates Should Stay in Their Lane
Leave media representation to those affected by said representation.
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The Disabled Community Doesn't Exist
It’s just a purity test that everyone fails.
What do People Who Use Wheelchairs Call Themselves?
People use the term “wheelchair user” to describe themselves.
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What's in a Name?
A lot of my humor comes in the form of ableist slurs.
How Do I Deal With the Idea of Being Chronically Ill?
Find support in your community and see a therapist.
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The Problem with Person-first Language
It only exists to make non-disabled people more comfortable.
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We Are Not the Cripple Police
We don’t get to decide what disability looks like.
How Do You Deal With Comparing Yourself to Other Disabled People?
Focus on your goals.
Are Mental Illnesses a Disability?
It depends.