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Fun Fact: Dogs Hate Wheelchairs

Fun Fact: Dogs Hate Wheelchairs

August 5, 2023 Posted in Thinking out Loud73 Comments

A fun post about an interesting fact: dogs hate wheelchairs, as well as advice on what to do if your dog starts panicking around a wheelchair.

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Why I Spell Disability with A Capital ‘D’

Why I Spell Disability with A Capital ‘D’

July 16, 2023 Posted in Thinking out Loud79 Comments

A post explaining why I spell Disability with a capital ‘D’ which discusses the shared identity of Disabled people and society’s incorrect perception of our bodies.

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(Poem) Glutton

(Poem) Glutton

July 7, 2021July 7, 2021 Posted in Thinking out Loud140 Comments

Sharing a poem called Glutton in honour of all of the amazing poet/author bloggers that I follow

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Please Don’t Assume I Need Healing

Please Don’t Assume I Need Healing

June 26, 2021 Posted in Thinking out Loud197 Comments

A post about an incident where a random man on the street was ableist towards me and deeply upset me.

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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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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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Asking the ‘BIG’ Disability Questions

Asking the ‘BIG’ Disability Questions

September 27, 2020July 27, 2021 Posted in Thinking out Loud19 Comments

Asking the ‘BIG’, uncomfortable disability questions that every disabled child thinks about but professionals and parents rarely have the answers to

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How the Kids at School React to My Disability

How the Kids at School React to My Disability

June 7, 2020September 14, 2021 Posted in Thinking out Loud30 Comments

I show what life at school is like for a disabled teenager by sorting the kids at school into six different groups based on how they treat me and my disability

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Disabled Superheroes!!!

Disabled Superheroes!!!

April 11, 2020June 22, 2023 Posted in Thinking out Loud8 Comments

I discuss disabled superheroes in comic books and share examples of the best way to create one

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What Did Disabled Santa Give You This Christmas?

What Did Disabled Santa Give You This Christmas?

January 12, 2020August 4, 2021 Posted in Thinking out Loud6 Comments

A fun list of disability awareness toys from disabled Santa and why they are the perfect presents to buy this Christmas

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