Posts Tagged ‘Disability’
5 Heart-Warming Examples of Inclusive and Accessible Activism
Do people need a college degree to understand your activist vocabulary? Can disabled folks access your event? You might be excluding people from your activism – but here are some practical ideas to make sure everyone’s included.
Read MoreWhy I Stayed With An Abusive Partner – And How Emotional Abuse Gave Me PTSD
Myths about intimate partner violence include thinking survivors should “just leave,” and doubting whether emotional abuse is “enough” to give someone PTSD. This author’s story puts those myths to rest.
Read MoreOne Woman Opens Up About What It’s Like to Have Endometriosis
“I felt like I had to make up for the fact that I was broken.” Do you have endometriosis or know anyone who does? We hope sharing this video on life with this painful disorder helps break the silence.
Read More4 Ways Ableism in My Elementary School Left Me Completely Traumatized
There are lots of great ways to support your disabled students – but kids are still having the painful experiences that this author suffered through in school. Here are the preventable acts of ableism that she faced.
Read MoreHere’s What Silence On Depression and Suicide is Doing to Black Communities
“I don’t have time to break down.” Can you relate to these stories of dealing with depression and suicide? Here’s what’s getting in the way of mental health support in black communities – with some ideas that can help.
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