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What Happens When Care Disappears?
Tori Kantor’s life is full of ordinary moments. She enjoys painting, cooking, and sharing her world on social media. However, those everyday moments are accompanied by a reality that many disabled people know all too well: independence is only possible when adequate support exists. Kantor, who is quadriplegic because of a rare genetic condition called…
World CP Day Is Over and the Work Continues
Yesterday was World Cerebral Palsy Day. As the social media posts, awareness campaigns, and messages of support appeared across my feed, I found myself reflecting on what cerebral palsy actually means for me. I have lived with cerebral palsy for 27 years. When most people think about CP, they think about the physical symptoms. The…
What Is Lost When Disability Data Vanishes
For disabled people, being counted in government health data is about more than statistics. It is about whether our experiences are recognized, whether health disparities are understood, whether researchers have the information they need, and whether policymakers can identify where services and supports are most needed. When disability data disappears, part of the picture of…
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