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5 Disability-Positive Halloween Movies (2017 Edition)

On October 17, 2017 By GabriellaIn ReviewsLeave a comment

Ah, Halloween. My favorite holiday. I’ve always really liked horror movies and in the last few years, I’ve noticed that some of them have pretty problematic messages for people with disabilities. So here are a list of horror movies you can watch this Halloween that have disability-positive messages that won’t make you roll your eyes! …

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9 Healthy Habits for Uncertain Times

On February 2, 2017February 2, 2017 By GabriellaIn Health1 Comment

When things in the world get difficult and seem a little hopeless, it can be easy to forget about self-care. Things in the political world are in flux right now and that can make some of us pretty worried and stressed out about the future. In situations like this, it's important to put self-care first so …

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A Note About Language

Although people-first language has previously been thought of as the least offensive way to discuss disability, I prefer to use identity-first language through terms like “disabled person” instead of “person with a disability.” I find that this makes my writing easier to read and it legitimizes disability as a positive identity trait rather than one that negates humanity. I do not mean to invoke any negative feelings about appropriate terminology. Please contact me through my contact page if I am using otherwise inappropriate or offensive terms.