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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…
26 Years in America
I came home to America 26 years ago today, on June 29, 2000. Massachusetts will always be my home. I grew up here, and it’s the only home I’ve ever known. My family is the only one I’ve ever known. From the day I arrived, it was clear that I was cherished deeply. Many of…
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