When there is a movie with a disabled character, I always get excited because I love to see my community being represented in the media, but often it is not done right, and I am almost always disappointed. I love to support my community and watch movies with disabled characters, but unfortunately, a vast majority … Continue reading How To Improve Movies With Disabled Characters
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Why Businesses Should Hire Disabled People
When you are unemployed and looking for a job, both non-disabled and disabled people can struggle find a job find employment but the unemployment rate is higher amongst disabled people.. It can be hard for anyone to find a job, but it is even more challenging when you are disabled because employers often look at … Continue reading Why Businesses Should Hire Disabled People
Six Things I Would Need In My Home For It To Be Accessible
Disabled people are constantly learning new ways to navigate inaccessibility because we live in an inaccessible world that is not designed for us. We sometimes even struggle with accessibility in our own homes because they don't make houses accessible, and a lot of the time, disabled people have to renovate their homes to make them … Continue reading Six Things I Would Need In My Home For It To Be Accessible
What Every New Migraineur Needs To Know
Migraine is a common disease that affects more than ten percent of the population and is often misunderstood as a bad headache, even by doctors. Migraine disorders are more common in women than men but it can affect anyone of any gender. When you are diagnosed with migraine, it can feel overwhelming sometimes because doctors … Continue reading What Every New Migraineur Needs To Know
How To Save Money During The Holiday Season When You Are Unemployed
Holidays are fun to celebrate because you get to spend more quality time with your family but when you are disabled and unemployed holiday shopping can be stressful because you don't have as much money to spend as people with a job does. As an unemployed disabled person, I love buying gifts for loved ones … Continue reading How To Save Money During The Holiday Season When You Are Unemployed
Why I Stopped Taking Seizure Medication Against My Doctor’s Advice
Disclaimer: I am not a doctor, and everything written in this post should be used for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. You should always consult your medical team before stopping a medication. When you have epilepsy, seizure medication is often necessary to control your seizures because there is … Continue reading Why I Stopped Taking Seizure Medication Against My Doctor’s Advice
How I Never Run Out Of Blog Post Ideas
When you start a blog and don't have a lot of content up, it is easy to come up with new ideas because you haven't done anything yet, but as time goes on, it becomes harder and harder to come up with new ideas. Blogs thrive on content, and bloggers constantly have to be thinking … Continue reading How I Never Run Out Of Blog Post Ideas
Red Flags Of Fitness Channels You Need To Be Aware Of
Exercise is more difficult for disabled people than it is for non-disabled people because fitness is not accessible, and disabled people have more limitations than non-disabled people. If you are disabled, it is just as important to take care of your physical health as it would be for a non-disabled person because improved health benefits … Continue reading Red Flags Of Fitness Channels You Need To Be Aware Of
What Would Happen If I Stopped Taking My Medication?
When you are disabled or chronically ill, sometimes you need medication to manage your health condition. Some people in your life know that medication sometimes is necessary for improved health and will not shame you for not taking medication, but unfortunately, not everyone sees the good in medication and sometimes will tell you to stop … Continue reading What Would Happen If I Stopped Taking My Medication?
What Not To Do If You Struggle With Constipation
Disclaimer: This post was written based off of my personal experiences, but I am not a doctor. It is to be used for informational use only and is not substitute for professional medical advice. When you have Spina Bifida, it is common to struggle with constipation because often your bowels are damaged and do not … Continue reading What Not To Do If You Struggle With Constipation