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When Disability Doesn't Look Like What You Expect
From myopia to mental health to diabetes—one person's evolving understanding of disability, invisible conditions, and why accommodations matter for all. -
What is the ADA? How America's Disability Rights Law Works
Three decades after the ADA became law, here's what it covers, how it's enforced, and why accessibility remains an ongoing challenge for all. -
Beyond Barriers: How AI and Smart Tech Are Bridging the Gap
How AI and smart tech for blind users are transforming my daily life, strengthening relationships, and proving that shared experiences connect us all. -
Multiply Disabled, Fully Confident: Rejecting the Myth of Perfection
Confidence isn't about being perfect—it's about embracing your insecurities. Learn how self-compassion and recognizing your wholeness builds true confidence. -
My ADA Story: Accident to Advocacy
After my spinal cord injury, I discovered the ADA's power—and learned that turning legal rights into real access takes action from all of us. -
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.
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