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Labor Day Celebrations Tarnished by Presence of Disability

by KateSeptember 4, 2023September 4, 2023
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a stick figure family decal with a giant foot who has a little angry face
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Inclusive Stick Figure Family Features Woman’s Immortal Pressure Sore

by Kathleen DownesJune 26, 2023June 26, 2023
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An asian woman points to a graph printout on her fridge reading "Progress with PT"
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Proud Mom Posts Physical Therapy Results on Fridge

by 2shoes4eyesJune 19, 2023June 19, 2023
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an awkward family just stares at the camera from their kitchen counter
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Family Focuses Holiday Conversations on Woman’s Disability Because Politics or Religion Would Be Too Awkward

by 2shoes4eyesDecember 23, 2022December 23, 2022
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from behind, a thin woman stands and stretches while looking out the window
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Disabled Woman Frantically Fixing Posture Before Parents’ Visit

by Nate WoogenSeptember 23, 2022September 23, 2022
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Disabled Woman Pretends Husband Is Caregiver so She Can Still Receive Red Envelopes of Money for Lunar New Year

by 2shoes4eyesFebruary 2, 2022May 17, 2022
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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, 2021December 13, 2021
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a blonde white woman at the head of a dinner table looks at her family awkwardly
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Weird Flex but OK: Aunt Claims She’s ‘Thankful for Her Health’ this Thanksgiving

by Steven VerdileNovember 24, 2021March 23, 2023
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A man with a mustache stares at his reflection
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‘How Are You Doing?’ Asks Every Family Member to Clearly Depressed Man

by Miranda ElimpabethOctober 21, 2021November 2, 2021
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A white woman who looks around 30 wears a grey long sleeve shirt and rests her head on her crossed arms
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Chronically Ill Woman Struggles to Meet Friend’s Insatiable Thirst for Communication

by Steven VerdileSeptember 24, 2021
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An older woman with white hair and a heavy brown sweater looks at the camera
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Aunt Suggests You Date the Other Disabled Person in Her Neighborhood

by Steven VerdileAugust 17, 2021March 23, 2023
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Animated Wheelchair with a face
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Disney Seeks Better Representation with New Animated Film Franchise ‘Wheelchairs’

by Steven VerdileJuly 4, 2021June 20, 2023
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