Tag: accessibility
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Missing from the Data: Why Representation in Medical Research Matters
When medical research excludes disabled, intersex, and marginalized groups, the consequences aren’t just academic—they’re personal. This article explores how underrepresentation in research impacts care, and why your lived experience matters.
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Looking Back, Moving Forward: Disability Pride Month 2025 in Reflection
As Disability Pride Month 2025 ends, we reflect on the stories, challenges, and triumphs shared throughout July — and why the work doesn’t stop here.
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Beyond Borders: Why Disability Rights Matter Everywhere
The ADA’s anniversary reminds us that disability rights are global—and fragile. As protections roll back in the U.S. and UK, and Canada’s enforcement still lags, this post explores where we stand and what must come next.
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The Only Group Anyone Can Join: The Unpredictable Reality of Disability
Disability is the only identity you can acquire in an instant — through illness, injury, or age. This post explores why accessibility should matter to everyone, and why denying disability — even quietly — harms more than just ourselves.
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Talk To Me, Not Around Me: The Erasure of Disabled Voices in Everyday Interaction
Disabled people are often ignored in conversations, with employees addressing the person beside them instead. This post explores how ableism erases disabled voices—and what respectful, inclusive communication really looks like.