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By Rob Woods October 18, 2021

How to launch your political career if you have a disability

Are you considering making a run for office? People with disabilities have long been underrepresented, but that means it’s increasingly important to take an active...

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By Rob Woods September 28, 2021

How the arts can benefit children with learning disabilities

For children with learning disabilities, being involved in the arts can help in emotional and cognitive development. Additionally, it can also serve as an...

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Julia Lant
By Julia Lant September 21, 2021

Cerebral palsy is what my daughter HAS, not who she IS

When I was told I was pregnant with twins almost 18 years ago, I was both scared and excited. Little did I know that one of my children was going to face more...

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By Rob Woods September 13, 2021

A guide to help you set up a safe, fun and Autism-Friendly backyard

When the weather is warm and the sun is shining, kids want to get outside more often. However, if your child is on the autism spectrum, you need to make sure that...

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By Rob Woods July 20, 2021

A guide to creating an accessible bedroom

If you or your loved one requires an accessible home, you likely already know the challenges of finding the perfect space to meet the needs of a person living with...

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Aqeel Qureshi
By Aqeel Qureshi July 06, 2021

Disability is always severely punished in times of crisis

Whenever things go wrong for a country, either by natural disaster or a pandemic, it has always hit persons with disabilities harder than the general...

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By Abdel Dahim July 05, 2021

One man’s life journey living with a disability

The difficulties in life are not your inability to achieve what you want, but your inability to push away what you don't want. Born in the month of August in...

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Shayla Brown
By Shayla Brown June 04, 2021

Young Actor: See Talent First, Disability an Afterthought

I am an actor who is blind. This is my truth, but it doesn’t dictate who I am or what I’m capable of achieving in this world. My background story begins when...

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Nasir Khalil
By Nasir Khali May 19, 2021

“Disability is not Inability”

This is the motto I live by and use to inspire others with physical disabilities. I was an active, fun-loving child who enjoyed playing with my friends...


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