Internalized ableism is an often unintentional form of discrimination that targets people with disabilities, usually based on harmful…
Unlearning Internalized Ableism
Tag: disability
Celebrating Disability Pride: Shining a Light on Inclusion
As we kick off July, Disability Pride Month, it’s essential to acknowledge the importance of inclusivity and accessibility…
The Problem with Distance
Once upon a time there was a young woman named Millie who had a boyfriend named Mike. Once…
Newspapers (Part 2)
What happened for Sammy? She moved out into her own home in the area with supports. She made…
Newspapers (Part 1)
Sammy. She lived in a State Hospital for over 50 years. Sammy was called an “institution” at this…
Filing Cabinets
Ok, friends… time to be a little vulnerable. This is hard to write. There have been too many…
Choice, Control, …and asking lots of questions
My grandmother, Dorothy, had recently moved into a nursing home at her own choosing. She was having some…
Assistive Technology, Accommodations, and Employment – “It’s All About the Little Things!”
We hear time & time again… it’s the little things that can make the biggest difference… or at…