Quest for Accessibility
The challenges I faced on my quest for accessibility.
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Why are employers missing out when they don’t hire disabled people?
I love volunteering. In the past I volunteered for an international theater festival, women’s refuge, community foundation, grant committee, pride march and a fan convention to name a few. It gave me an…
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Are you an ableist? Take the test to find out
I keep talking about ableist stereotypes and prejudices in every article, and so at this point you are probably asking what are they? They are harmful views that most able-bodied people hold about…
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Hurting disabled people isn’t going to save the planet
The world needs saving. The good news is that we don’t have to wait around for Avengers to do it, we can be the heroes if we start making the right choices. Get…
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How a disabled woman went to look for a job and found ableism
When we talk about discrimination of disabled people, Ables automatically imagine inaccessible buildings, but ableism goes further than that. Stereotypes and prejudices are often much harder to deal with than physical barriers. Job…
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I am disabled, queer and proud
I am disabled and queer. I have cerebral palsy and I am attracted to the entire cast of Syfy’s Magicians. Saying this aloud is terrifying and not because of the usual reasons. I…