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

Tag: human rights

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

The New Commissioner for the Administration on Disabilities: Misunderstanding and Ableism Within the Disabled Community

     It is disheartening to hear that Melissa Ortiz was appointed to the position of Commissioner of the Administration … More

Ableism, adapt, conservative, Disability, human rights, liberal, Medicaid, Politics, trump

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
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