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The Wheelchair Teen

My life as a black, disabled teenager

Author: The Wheelchair Teen

I am a black, disabled teenager and my blog shares my personal experiences, some of the struggles and triumphs I’ve been through, as well as posts that educate people about disabilities to help end discrimination against disabled people.
I Used to be Ashamed of my Disability. Not Anymore.

I Used to be Ashamed of my Disability. Not Anymore.

May 29, 2021 Posted in In My Feelings167 Comments

A list of five things I used to be ashamed of due to my disability and how I’ve learnt to be proud of them and own them instead

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Wheelchair Blues and Getting Turned Away

Wheelchair Blues and Getting Turned Away

May 22, 2021July 6, 2021 Posted in Current Updates and Recent Life89 Comments

A little peek into some of the struggles I went through with my disability during my hiatus from my blog, as well as some sad news about one of my wheelchairs.

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Showcasing my Digital Artwork

Showcasing my Digital Artwork

May 15, 2021July 6, 2021 Posted in Thinking out Loud118 Comments

Showcasing my digital paintings, cartoons, and other artwork created with Microsoft PowerPoint.

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Hiatus

December 15, 2020July 24, 2021 Posted in Uncategorized66 Comments

Explaining the reason behind my up-coming hiatus and wishing all of my followers a happy Christmas

One-Year Blogiversary Q&A!

One-Year Blogiversary Q&A!

December 2, 2020July 24, 2021 Posted in Current Updates and Recent Life97 Comments

Celebrating one whole year of having The Wheelchair Teen by answering some of the questions my followers asked me

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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 Feelings84 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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Things That Disabled People Always Hear

Things That Disabled People Always Hear

October 25, 2020July 24, 2021 Posted in Thinking out Loud76 Comments

A fun list of twelve things able-bodied people always say to disabled people when they meet them or pass them on the street

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