Interview with Alice Wong: Engaging with Stories of Disabled People
CN: general discussion of disability, and ableism; brief discussion of racism, chronic illness, the pandemic, and eugenics. Today’s...
What Is Plurality/Multiplicity?
CN: extensive discussion of plurality, dissociative disorders, mental health, and the impact of trauma, ableism; brief discussion of...
Hanging Out with Your Autistic Friend: A Guide to Social Inclusivity
CN: extensive description of the experience of autism including ableist treatment, triggers, and sensory overload. Mention of ableist...
Ableism Bingo: Things to Never Say to a Disabled Person
Note: In addition to being a source of education, this post announces Yopp’s brand new merch store on Zazzle! To start buying, check out...
Happy Disability Pride Month!
I haven't gotten in the habit of keeping track of when special days or months are related to social justice topics so it took me by...
The Problem with Misrepresenting Oppression as Just Part of Life
CN: extensive discussion of the mechanics of oppression, oppression-based violence and discrimination, and racism; brief discussion of...
Adjusting to Social-Distancing & Other Lessons from Chronic Illness
CN: Extensive discussion of the experience of chronic illness, the emotional experience of living during the pandemic, brief discussion...
How Physicians Can Be Better Mental Health Resources
A note before today's guest post: Today's article was submitted and written before the Covid 19 crisis reached the US. At this moment,...
Redefining Disability: An Identity of Adaptation and Creativity
CN: extensive discussion of ableist cultural narratives Before 2014, I knew very little about the concept of disability or disability...