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Why I Lie About Being Disabled
“‘What do you do?’ the woman asked me. I hesitated. I thought, ‘I’m disabled,’ but instead, I told her, ‘I’m between jobs.’”
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Suhana’s Story
Suhana has a sister, Shahrine, who is older by 18 months. While Shahrine’s mother was pregnant with Suhana, their uncle came to town for a visit. During the visit, their uncle was quick to notice that Shahrine did not seem to be talking at an age appropriate level or respond when called upon.
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Michael J. Fox Is Retiring From Acting To Focus On His Health
The actor was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 1991, and had surgery to remove a spinal tumour two years ago.
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The Seeing Eye
The Seeing Eye is a philanthropic organization whose mission is to enhance the independence, dignity, and self-confidence of blind people through the use of Seeing Eye® dogs.
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Buddy – America’s First Guide Dog
For many blind people, guide dogs are the gateway to a more independent life. A guide dog can make previously challenging situations, such as crossing a busy street or walking to the bus stop – situations that sighted people take for granted; so much easier. Today we’ll look at the first official American guide dog: Buddy.
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Kitchener girl’s YouTube channel gives glimpse into life as a visually impaired 10-year-old
Abby Walz, 10, makes videos about assistive devices and other topics of interest.
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Alice Wong Wants To Make Space For More Disabled Asian Americans Like Her
Alice Wong doesn’t want to take up a whole lot of space. Instead, she wants to create it. And for the better part of the last decade, she has.
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My Autistic Son Didn’t Have A Prom Date. What His Brother Did Next Was Beautiful.
“While schools may be slow to find a place for families like mine, sometimes a good-natured big brother can make a difference.”
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Why Every Business Needs Powerful Storytelling To Grow
Storytelling is a powerful business tool and a skill that every business building a powerful and lasting brand should master.
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I Tried Everything To Keep My Daughter Safe. Here’s What I Learned When I Couldn’t.
“In the end, for all my efforts to protect Emma from others, I couldn’t protect her from herself, from her own body waging war against itself.”