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Tag: Absurd

Three generations of women, including a young child. The oldest woman is wesring a superhero mask and shirt under her blouse.
Article Local

The Real Superheroes: The Mothers of the Mothers of Disabled Children

by Steven VerdileSeptember 29, 2022August 22, 2026
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PT Barnum looks accused and shocked next to an upset man in clown makeup. Circus tent is behind them.
Article Culture

P.T. Barnum Facing Accusations of Hiring Discrimination Against Able-Bodied Applicants

by Nate WoogenSeptember 22, 2022August 22, 2026
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A bizarre stock photo with two cold wheelchair users, staring emotionless and holding hands under a harsh blue light
Article Opinion

Opinion: The Future Isn’t Curing Disability, the Future Is These Two Threatening Wheelchair Users We Found in a Weird Stock Photo

by Steven VerdileAugust 15, 2022August 22, 2026
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a printout paper of the ADA has a red wig and sits on a motorcycle
Article Holiday

Americans with Disabilities Act Turns 32, Buys a Motorcycle and Gets a Cute Pixie Cut

by Steven VerdileJuly 26, 2022August 22, 2026
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a blonde woman holds her face in her hands
Article Local

Opinion: Neurological Condition Might All Be in Your Head

by Nate WoogenJuly 5, 2022August 22, 2026
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a power wheelchair made entirely of denim blue jeans
Article Culture

The Jealchair Has Arrived

by Steven VerdileApril 12, 2022August 22, 2026
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An attractive man poses near a street sign reading "Deaf Child In Area"
Article Local

Feel Old Yet? That ‘Deaf Child in Area’ Is Now a Deaf Adult — and He’s Hot!!!

by Alexia KemerlingMarch 29, 2022August 22, 2026
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A suspicious octopus descends upon the darling cast of 'CODA'
Article Culture

‘CODA’ Aims to Showcase Authentic Disability Representation at the Oscars, but Once Again an Octopus Is Scheming to Stop It

by Steven VerdileMarch 24, 2022August 22, 2026
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a goofy man is slapped by a fast moving robotic arm
Article Local

This Cool Assistive Robotic Arm Automatically Slaps Weird Strangers who Tell Wheelchair Users ‘Don’t Get a Speeding Ticket, Kiddo!’

by kwschaefFebruary 15, 2022August 22, 2026
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gray security cameras footage shows a mannequin jogging near an empty wheelchair
Article Local

Scandal! Leaked Security Cam Footage Catches Mannequin in Wheelchair Walking Around

by Nate WoogenFebruary 3, 2022August 22, 2026
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a white woman at a kitchen counter sits in her wheelchair and twists her head fully backwards
Article Local

Woman in Wheelchair Develops Elastic Neck After Repeatedly Sitting in Accessible Aisles at Movies and Concerts

by kwschaefDecember 15, 2021August 22, 2026
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a light skinned baby lays on it's stomach on the floor with their mouth open
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Disabled Baby’s First Steps Underwhelming Considering Long Wait

by Nate WoogenDecember 10, 2021August 22, 2026
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SHORTS

  • Man Does Disability Simulation to Empathize With People Who Have Also Done Disability Simulation
    “I never knew how hard pretending to need a wheelchair for a day would be!”
  • Woman Makes 30 Diagnoses Under 30 List
    “The only advice I can give it to keep grinding away at those doctor’s appointments.”
  • Accessible Arby’s Forces Dilemma Of Whether To Eat At Arby’s
    Just because you can access it, doesn’t mean you should.
  • Deaf Community Develops ASL Slur For Hearing People Who Only Know Curse Words
    Swearing is America’s pastime, and it could not be more evident in ASL.
  • Child-Proof Cap Also Fine-Motor-Difficulty-Proof
    It required the grip strength of an able-bodied adult.

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POLITICS

  • Democratic Hopefuls Brush Up on Bare Minimum of Disability Rights Ahead of Midterms
    September 28, 2026
  • Trump Clarifies Stance on Disability With Attack on Rights, Liberties, Law, Language, Benefits, Accommodations, Health Care, Community Living, Existence
    August 26, 2026
  • United Nations Sneaks Disability Rights Vote on Day United States and Israel are Absent
    August 23, 2026

CULTURE

  • Meta Smart Glasses Empower Blind People to Participate in Corporate Surveillance
    August 15, 2026
  • DSM-6 Spoilers Leak Online
    August 15, 2026
  • Most of Men’s Health Mag for Dick Pills 
    June 18, 2026

LOCAL

  • Off-Pitch Disabled Singer Lauded by Audience of Cowards
    November 1, 2026
  • Boss Tells Autistic Employee Major Problem Is “No Problem”
    October 31, 2026
  • Interviewer Voluntarily Discloses Discrimination
    October 23, 2026

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