Disabled and chronically ill people often have to go to the doctor more often than non-disabled people because we have complex health issues that require multiple doctor's visits. Doctor's appointments are stressful for anyone, but they can be even more stressful for disabled people because sometimes non-disabled doctors assume we are unable to advocate for … Continue reading Why Disabled Voices Matter In Healthcare
Ableism negatively affects disabled people, but it's everywhere and is impossible to escape because anyone can be ableist, even disabled people. Most people are ableist, and a vast majority of the time, I don't think it's intentional, and they don't know what ableism is or realize how ableist they are. What is ableism? It is … Continue reading Some Of The Most Common Ableist Comments Disabled People Receive
When you are disabled, sometimes there are tasks that your disability prevents you from being able to do, and someone has to do them for you. Disability doesn't prevent you from doing everything, and there are some tasks that you technically can do, but it's not easy. As a physically disabled person, I struggle with … Continue reading Tasks That I Ask For Help On That I Technically Can Do
Disability advocacy is important because anyone can become disabled, and a more accessible world benefits everyone, not just disabled people. As a disabled person, I have been advocating for my needs my entire life because I have had no choice but, within the last seven and a half years, I decided to take my advocacy … Continue reading Lessons I Have Learned With Years Of Online Advocacy
Happy New Year! It is that time of year when people make new goals and reflect on the things that they achieved this year, so you can try to do better next year. Non-disabled people often will have big accomplishments, but when you are disabled, you often can't achieve the things non-disabled people can and … Continue reading My Reflections Of 2025
Merry Christmas! Holidays are stressful for everyone because there is so much that needs to get done for Christmas Day, and only so much time to get it all done. It can be even more stressful for people with chronic pain because you have to do the same things to prepare for the holidays that … Continue reading Why The Holidays Are More Difficult For People With Chronic Pain
When you are disabled, sometimes you may need to have multiple surgeries to maintain good health. Some people with Spina Bifida have had a lot of surgeries, but not everyone with Spina Bifida needs multiple surgeries, and it depends on what form you have, because milder forms will need fewer surgeries than severe forms. I … Continue reading Lessons I Learned From Multiple Surgeries
When you go to an event and are surrounded by people that you do not know, it is completely normal to feel a little anxious. Everyone gets anxious when they try new things, but for some people, it's not just a little anxiety, and it completely disrupts your life. Social anxiety is something that most … Continue reading How To Cope With Social Anxiety
Winter can be difficult for people with disabilities and chronic illnesses because extreme temperature changes in the weather often trigger pain and flare symptoms. When you have a physical disability, it can be even harder to get warm because winter clothes are often not accessible, and it is not as easy for us to change … Continue reading How To Stay Warm In Winter With A Physical Disability
When you are disabled and have to go to the bathroom out in public, sometimes you may need to use the accessible bathroom to be able to take care of your needs. Non-disabled people sometimes think that I get upset when I see someone who doesn't look disabled come out of the accessible bathroom. A … Continue reading Why Would Someone Need To Use The Accessible Toilet?
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