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Running with Crutches

Running, eating disorder recovery, and living with a disability.

Tag: disability rights

In Defense of Sitting

Yesterday, I saw a video of a disabled man standing up from his wheelchair to dance with his bride at … More

Ableism, Disability, disability rights, inspiration

Some Other Time: on Dismissing the Disabled Community in Spaces of “Justice”

When I enter spaces of social justice, I am often greeted with “We’ll talk about disability later.” Disability is a … More

able-bodied, Ableism, Accessibility, Disability, disability rights, discrimination, equality, human rights, social justice

I See You: A Letter to Those Who Question My Rights

Dear Able-bodied friends,      I see you. You probably assume that is a pun about disabilities because the only way … More

able-bodied, Americans With Disabilities Act, civil rights, Disability, disability rights, equality, healthcare, human rights, Medicaid, Politics

Medicaid is a Disability Rights Issue

     Nearly once a week a conservative “friend” of mine writes something along the lines of “Yeah–cut back on … More

Ableism, conservative, Disability, disability rights, freedom, Health, human rights, idependence, liberal, Medicaid, obamacare, Politics, trumpcare

Access isn’t a Privilege

     The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), while essential for the lives of millions of people with disabilities, is … More

Accessibility, ada, disability rights, law
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