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Trained Forever, Hired Never
CW: Ableism Bryan Rowe is 21. He is a young man who does what millions of young men do every day. He shows up, works hard, proves himself, and hopes that his effort will lead to bigger opportunities. Rowe also has myotonic dystrophy. Myotonic dystrophy is characterized by progressive muscle wasting and weakness. People with…
An Actor, an Insult, and a Moment That Exposed a Bigger Problem
CW: Ableism British actor Adam Pearson, who lives with neurofibromatosis, became the target of an online joke this week. A critic posted a photo of him from the Oscars red carpet with the caption, “Me and the boys after taking Chinese peptides for 5 years.” The comment was intended to be funny. Neurofibromatosis type 1…
Supporting Disabled People Means Supporting Their Right to Belong
In Australia, discussions about the cost of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) often focus on spending on activities like walks, movies, or haircuts. At first glance, these examples can seem superfluous. However, if you are only looking at the price tag you are missing an important point: disabled people deserve to be a part…
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