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When Bureaucracy Punishes the Disabled
Not even a week has passed since I was told I had my nighttime PCA hours back. Now, I have another hurdle to deal with. I found out yesterday that I owe the Social Security Administration more than $1,000 due to an overpayment that occurred last December. To say this knocked the wind out of…
This Disability Pride Month, I’m Not Proud. I’m Exhausted.
Today is the first day of disability pride month. My understanding of cerebral palsy has changed over time. I am comfortable with my disability. However, I can’t say that I am proud of my disability. I spent much of the last two months fighting with MassHealth after they took away my night PCA hours entirely.…
When Police Ignore Disability
CW: Police Brutality & Death In Medford, Oregon, the city’s decision to settle a disability-related lawsuit marks a significant moment. However, it is also part of a broader narrative concerning the treatment of disabled people within the criminal justice system. The case centers on John Lee Malaer, who was arrested on July 11, 2019. He…
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