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    Why Are We Ashamed of Our Disabilities?

    Why Are We Ashamed of Our Disabilities?

    There is absolutely nothing wrong with us!
    Go to the profile of Not Weird Just Autistic
    Not Weird Just Autistic
    Jun 30
    Two Weeks of Imperfect Living

    Two Weeks of Imperfect Living

    Sometimes, life reminds you that you’re capable of more than you know
    Go to the profile of Lisa Dexter
    Lisa Dexter
    May 31
    I’m Going on Holiday for the First Time in 4 Years and I’m Terrified

    I’m Going on Holiday for the First Time in 4 Years and I’m Terrified

    Travelling with a disability
    Go to the profile of Jade Hadfield
    Jade Hadfield
    May 12
    Four Reasons Why Virtual Reality Exercise Is Perfect for Disabled Folks Like Me

    Four Reasons Why Virtual Reality Exercise Is Perfect for Disabled Folks Like Me

    Hands down, this is the best exercise platform that works for my disabled body. Let me explain why.
    Go to the profile of Jana Remy
    Jana Remy
    Jan 2
    So what do you DO all day?

    So what do you DO all day?

    Spoiler alert: Nothing.
    Go to the profile of Angela Mi Nguyen
    Angela Mi Nguyen
    Feb 21
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    Why We Need to Destigmatize

    Why We Need to Destigmatize

    We aren’t defined by what life hands us, and others need to know that.
    Go to the profile of Not Weird Just Autistic
    Not Weird Just Autistic
    Jun 23
    Five ways I stay fit, despite being a leg amputee

    Five ways I stay fit, despite being a leg amputee

    Since most exercise programs presume that participants have two legs, I’ve had to be creative about the activities that work for me
    Go to the profile of Jana Remy
    Jana Remy
    May 30
    Why I’m Still Traumatized from Winning My 5th Grade Geography Bee

    Why I’m Still Traumatized from Winning My 5th Grade Geography Bee

    Most “normal” kids would have savored this experience and worn it like a boss. But not me…
    Go to the profile of Anthony Eichberger
    Anthony Eichberger
    May 31
    Exercising Has Never Been Easier

    Exercising Has Never Been Easier

    Switch Sports Saved My Workout Routine
    Go to the profile of Jade Hadfield
    Jade Hadfield
    May 4
    Into the Void the Birds Return

    Into the Void the Birds Return

    A small loss shocks me, but their song must go on
    Go to the profile of Josie P. Julius
    Josie P. Julius
    May 2
    One Jellyfish Made Me Remember, and Another Made Me Forget

    One Jellyfish Made Me Remember, and Another Made Me Forget

    Electroconvulsive therapy changed my life without leaving a mark
    Go to the profile of Josie P. Julius
    Josie P. Julius
    Apr 25
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