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4 Things Parents of Disabled Children Should Know

4 Things Parents of Disabled Children Should Know

September 30, 2023 Posted in My Nugget of Wisdom for the Week68 Comments

This post lists four main things nondisabled parents who have Disabled children should be aware of.

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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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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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