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Lori Adams

Lori is a writer, artist, and biology nerd that lives with multiple disabilities. She's an advocate for disability rights, equality, and sleeping in. Sometimes she's serious and writes about disabilities and public health, but she's always squeaky. On social media platforms, I go by "Spoonful"

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Quick Guide to Becoming the “It Girl” at the Nursing Home

Baddies become disabled too. But the baddie lifestyle doesn’t have to end just because you can’t go to the bathroom...
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Opinion: All Women’s Issues Caused by Being Overweight or Anxious, by Dr. Richard Ayushol

In my 42 years as a top expert in women’s healthcare, I’ve learned more about females than any man should...
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Meet the Patients Out of Patience

Nobody really wants to think about how much time the chronically ill and disabled spend waiting — but it’s enough...
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Stacy’s Mom Has Got It (Fibromyalgia) Going On

Since 2003, many have known that Stacy’s mom has got it going on. Some have thought that she may have...
a man using a wheelchair drinks coffee outside with a woman

6 Things to Know Before You Date a Disabled Person

So you want to date a disabled person? Of course you do! But first, there are some things you should...
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Free Plastic Straws Provided to Ableists to Suck My Ass

NEW YORK CITY – For a limited time only, free plastic straws will be provided to ableists to suck my...