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Young woman runs with elderly man in wheelchair happily stretching arms flying on bridge. Sense of unity and shared joy highlight strong connection
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Stock Photo Has Another Disabled Person Doing Airplane Arms

by Olly MooreMay 12, 2026May 12, 2026
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unhappy girl can not find something in her bag
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Autistic Kleptomaniac Takes Things, Literally

by Bea MienikApril 29, 2026April 30, 2026
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5 men in wheelchairs boarding the party bus
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Wheelchair-Using Bachelor Party Spends Most of the Night Boarding the Party Bus

by Max KerwienApril 24, 2026April 24, 2026
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Young doctor man with blue eyes wearing medical coat and stethoscope over isolated background clueless and confused with open arms, no idea concept.
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Doctor Takes “That’s What She Said” As Joke, Not Medical Corroboration

by MV PerryApril 13, 2026April 13, 2026
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trump drinking coffee
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Trump Mocks Newsom’s Dyslexia During Morning Cofveve

by MV PerryMarch 30, 2026March 30, 2026
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a stand up comedian
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Comedian With Ageusia Cancelled For Tasteless Joke

by MV PerryMarch 21, 2026March 21, 2026
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US Paralympian women with a gold medal
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Paralympian’s Gold Medal Disqualifies Them From SSI

by Spencer HunleyMarch 13, 2026March 13, 2026
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guy with a shirt that says "This Is What A Disabled Person Looks Like"
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Guy With “This Is What A Disabled Person Looks Like” Shirt Looks Plenty Disabled Without It

by MV PerryMarch 10, 2026March 10, 2026
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An airline employee holds up a colostomy bag
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Airline Requires Passengers Check Colostomy Bags

by Sy HoekstraMarch 9, 2026March 9, 2026
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a man giving a thumbs up in front of a door
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Inaccessibility Complaints Plummet After City Disability Office Installs Heavier Door

by CameronMarch 2, 2026March 2, 2026
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woman with itchy skin problem on the back in room
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Oh No! T-Shirt Has Tag

by Jeremy EinbinderFebruary 20, 2026February 20, 2026
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a wizard with a purple smoking omelet
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Dyslexic Wizard Curses Omelet

by aiyanalleighFebruary 6, 2026February 13, 2026
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POLITICS

  • This Queer, Mentally Ill Man Is Out and Proud to Be Unfit for Military Service
    April 24, 2026
  • Capitol Crawl Would No Longer Elicit Sympathy From Nation’s Assholes
    April 11, 2026
  • Disabled Woman’s Politics So Left Wing Even Medical Condition is Progressive
    February 17, 2026

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  • Oompa Loompas File Class Action ADA Suit Against Wonka Corporation 
    March 26, 2026
  • Sleeping Beauty Actually ME/CFS Girly Waiting for Doctor, Not Unlicensed Prince
    November 30, 2025
  • Marvel Director Reveals Invisible Disabled Superhero Was in Movie the Whole Time
    August 27, 2025

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    May 12, 2026
  • Woman Welcomes New Symptoms as Distraction From Other Symptoms
    May 9, 2026
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