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Level Up Your Confidence: Disabled Gamers Share Their Stories of Empowerment
Confidence isn't just beneficial for disabled people—it's often necessary to survive and thrive. Three advocates share how they built theirs. -
From Clinical to Couture: Reclaiming Beauty in Mobility Aids
From hospital-issued to haute couture: How Andrea transformed mobility aids from medical necessity to fashion statement—sparkling with dignity. -
Confidence Starts with Community: How I Navigate the World with My Blind Friends
Growing up blind, I learned that confidence comes from community. From navigating solo flights to reading mail, fellow blind allies offer understanding. -
More Than Just Ramps: How Bus Accessibility Ended Decades of Isolation
In the 1980s, no Chicago buses were wheelchair accessible. The campaign to change that did more than add ramps—it fostered understanding. -
Autistic Connection: Creating Neurodiverse Friendships
Rewriting friendship rules: How clear communication and embracing my disability created my most meaningful connections beyond social scripts. -
The Refrigerator Lesson: Experiential Learning And Disability Acceptance
Shoshana was just trying to buy a fridge—until a simple moment turned into an unexpected lesson in empathy, perspective, and being seen. -
What is Medicaid, and Why Does It Matter?
Medicaid provides essential healthcare for millions, but is often misunderstood. Let’s break down why it matters and how it helps people with disabilities. -
Disaster Preparedness: Addressing Accessibility Gaps in Wildfire Response
Wildfires expose critical gaps in disaster preparedness for disabled individuals. Accessible fire safety, planning ahead, and community action can save lives. -
How Access to ASL Transformed My Life
Growing up mainstreamed as a Deaf child was isolating for Rikki—but learning ASL changed everything. Read how language access transformed her life and career. -
Online Dating with a Disability: App Accessibility and Transportation
Dating with a disability can with challenges, from lack of accessible transportation to online dating concerns. Alicia describes her experience as a blind woman. -
All I Want is Better Disability Representation
Authentic disability representation in media matters. It shapes perceptions, breaks stereotypes, and fosters understanding. -
Just Ask: Advocacy and Interacting with Disabled People
Being blind since birth, I’ve learned to advocate for accessibility. The key? Ask and educate—because respect starts with understanding.
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