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Disabled Is Not A Dirty Word

“Disabled” is not a dirty word. For many people in the disability community, it is an identity, not an insult. The real problem isn’t the word itself, but the stigma and fear society attaches to disability.   Key Takeaways The most respectful language about disability is not about being politically correct, it’s about listening. Preferences […]
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9 Powerful Science-Backed Affirmations for Accepting A Disability

Accepting a disability is the last thing you want to do when you learn it will be permanent.  Disability Acceptance is a skill you practice, and it gets easier with time.   Key Takeaways Disability Acceptance is a process, not a one-time milestone. Progress grows with practice. The Disability Acceptance Scale outlines nine statements to […]
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Discover and Unleash Inner Strength: The Power of Trying and Overcoming Disability with Depression

An unknown power Did you know you can power a 220V light bulb without electricity or batteries? Until I discovered the video below, I didn\’t know. This trick of natural power, magnetism, always existed, even when I didn\’t know it could be applied that way. Disability With Depression and anxiety hide power When our depression […]
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Yes, there is new hope with disability: Etienne’s recent story

Hi Friend, I may not know you yet, but I have been thinking about you for many years. As I was trying to cope with another significant life-changing setback due to my disability, I started longing for a project like Rising Disabled. My mind knew that there were many other people like me in the […]
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Accessibility is important as one day, we will all have a disability.

Imagine that you need a cane, walker or wheelchair daily to get around. You put much effort into planning before you go out, hoping to participate in an activity without having problems. Most steps and stairs you can\’t anticipate are sufficient barriers to worry about and threaten your autonomy. You are often embarrassed when too […]
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The eclipse and three big lies of depression

Did you get a chance to see the solar eclipse in April? Everyone was amazed by the rare visual occurrence of the eclipse and surprised by the sudden darkness and sudden chilling temperature drop during the few minutes the eclipse was total. It made all the preparations to pause our busy lives and catch the […]
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