When you have been disabled your whole life, disability is everything you have ever known, and it is a little easier to adapt because you have been doing it your whole life. It is a little more difficult when you are newly disabled because you haven't been disabled as long and have to relearn how … Continue reading Everything That A Newly Disabled Person Needs To Know
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How To Avoid Or Delay A Second Hip Replacement
Hip replacement surgery is a common and very painful medical procedure that will not be necessary for everyone, but is something that some disabled people with hip dysplasia or anyone experiencing hip pain may want to consider to improve their quality of life. I had hip replacement surgery a few years ago because I have … Continue reading How To Avoid Or Delay A Second Hip Replacement
What I Do When I Can’t Go To The Bathroom?
Disclaimer: I am not a doctor, and this post was written for informational use only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Any actions you take from the content of this blog, you are doing so at your own risk, and I am not responsible for any negative outcomes. When you have Spina … Continue reading What I Do When I Can’t Go To The Bathroom?
Five Things I Am Grateful For This Year
It is Thanksgiving, which means a lot of us in the United States will be sitting down with our families and having a large meal to celebrate the holiday. During this time of year, a lot of people like to sit down and reflect on everything we are thankful for this year, which I think … Continue reading Five Things I Am Grateful For This Year
How Social Media Benefits Disabled People
When it comes to social media, people often say that it is toxic and that we should limit our time on it. I would agree that social media can be toxic if you are following the wrong kinds of people, but I don't think that everything about social media is bad. Social media is fake, … Continue reading How Social Media Benefits Disabled People
How To Be An Advocate For Disabled People When You Are Not A Content Creator
Disability awareness is important for disabled people because disability affects us and disabled people are always advocating for more disability inclusion. Disabled people and sometimes their families are often the only people advocating for more disability inclusion because people tend to think that they don’t have to because they aren't disabled themselves. Disability advocacy is … Continue reading How To Be An Advocate For Disabled People When You Are Not A Content Creator
How To Improve Movies With Disabled Characters
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
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