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Local

How to Say ‘I Swear I’m Actually Disabled and Legit Need Accommodations’ with Just Your Eyes

by Steven Verdile May 31, 2023May 31, 2023
a woman using a wheelchair pauses at the bottom of a staircase
Local

Upstairs Business Certain They Have No Disabled Customers

by amandmrussel May 23, 2023May 23, 2023
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Epileptic Continues Reign as Passenger Princess

by Julia Lee Harter May 18, 2023May 18, 2023
A doctor mansplains away to a woman sitting on a chair in front of him

Woman Has Audacity to Have Never Experienced the Thing New Doctor Specializes In

by amandmrussel May 16, 2023May 16, 2023
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Disability Conference Rejoices in Disregarding the Pandemic Just Like Everyone Else

by P.C. May 10, 2023May 10, 2023
a young blonde white woman takes a selfie next to cardboard boxes labeled "ketamine"
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Ketamine Is the New Marijuana Is the New Goop

by Mia OceanMay 9, 2023
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A man wearing a hoodie and glasses, looking smug
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Opinion: You’re Not Disabled, You Just Don’t Have that Hustle Grindset Mentality, My Guy

by Steven VerdileMay 8, 2023May 16, 2023
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UK’s Largest Benefit Recipient Awarded with Shiny New Hat

by lezmoonMay 6, 2023May 6, 2023
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Immunocompromised Man Learns COVID Is Over!

by jeromepalliserMay 5, 2023
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A man looks down at a woman on a MRI table. She cannot escape the inevitable chit-chat.
Local

MRI Technician Making Weird Small Talk

by amandmrusselMay 4, 2023May 4, 2023
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A man points to a triangular diagram with levels including "safety," "health insurance," "reasonable accommodations," "assistive technology," "access to get into like, buildings," and "having less than $2000"
News

Exploring Maslow’s Hierarchy of Special Needs

by Nate WoogenMay 2, 2023May 2, 2023
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Woman in gray hoodie waiting in line with a mask and backpack
Local

The Hottest Place to Meet Disabled Singles Is the Line at the Campus Pharmacy

by CameronApril 27, 2023
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Lincoln Center Is So Accessible that You Have No Reason Not to Visit. Like Literally, I Keep Trying to Use My Disability as an Excuse, but They’ve Thought of Everything

by Steven VerdileApril 26, 2023May 5, 2023
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a golden retriever wears a party hat and smiles during an office party
Local

Retirement Party Held for Local Seeing Eye Dog

by EkieApril 24, 2023
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a man with down syndrome looking serious
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Person with Down Syndrome Tired of Giving, Receiving Hugs

by Spencer HunleyApril 14, 2023
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a mechanic guy stands next to a car doing like, mechanic stuff I guess?
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ABA-Certified Mechanic Struggles to Correct Broken Vehicle for Behaving Badly

by Spencer HunleyApril 11, 2023
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a tablet shows a communication interface with symbols representing words including 'shit' and 'bootyhole'
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Parents Have No Idea Where Son’s Dynavox Learned Curse Words

by Nate WoogenApril 11, 2023April 12, 2023
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  • Disability Conference Rejoices in Disregarding the Pandemic Just Like Everyone Else
    May 10, 2023
  • UK’s Largest Benefit Recipient Awarded with Shiny New Hat
    May 6, 2023
  • Immunocompromised Man Learns COVID Is Over!
    May 5, 2023

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  • How to Say ‘I Swear I’m Actually Disabled and Legit Need Accommodations’ with Just Your Eyes
    May 31, 2023
  • Upstairs Business Certain They Have No Disabled Customers
    May 23, 2023
  • Epileptic Continues Reign as Passenger Princess
    May 18, 2023

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  • Woman with Sensory Issues Becomes Fashion Icon After Changing Outfits 5 Times a Day
    March 13, 2023
  • 5 Ways to Clarify You’re (Badass) Disabled and Not (Inspirational) Disabled
    February 24, 2023
  • Disability Community Celebrates Super Bowl, Welcomes Brain Injury Class of 2023
    February 12, 2023

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