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From my life as a Black Disabled teenager to an independent young adult

Month: November 2020

Fun Wheelchair Facts and Stories

Fun Wheelchair Facts and Stories

November 22, 2020July 24, 2021 Posted in Personal Experience79 Comments

A fun post where I share fifteen, short interesting wheelchair facts and personal disability stories to put a smile on your face and show you what it’s like to be a disabled teen

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YouTube vs. The Deaf Community

YouTube vs. The Deaf Community

November 15, 2020July 24, 2021 Posted in Thought Provokers38 Comments

Discussing deaf culture appropriation on YouTube and if able-bodied people should be allowed to make sign language videos.

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Having Patience and Determination with my Disability

Having Patience and Determination with my Disability

November 8, 2020July 24, 2021 Posted in In My Feelings86 Comments

Sharing examples of some of the different ways I had to have patience and determination with my disability when I was younger

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Collaboration: Interviewing a Disability Carer/Sibling

Collaboration: Interviewing a Disability Carer/Sibling

November 1, 2020July 24, 2021 Posted in Current Updates and Recent Life58 Comments

Interviewing a disability carer/sibling about what life is like for her as the primary carer for her disabled sister

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