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Being Heumann and the Movement That Made My Life Possible
Yesterday I had the chance to watch Being Heumann. As someone with cerebral palsy, watching Being Heumann was an incredibly moving experience. It was a powerful reminder of the importance of advocating for disability rights, being heard, and creating a world where everyone has the opportunity to live with dignity and independence. I wasn’t just…
Sick, Uninsured, and Told to Find a Job
CW: Medical Treatment Eli McCreary of Omaha, NE had been diagnosed with kidney cancer. One day, he received a call from the local hospital. They told him he was uninsured. Confused, he called a helpline. He was told that he needed to have a job to keep his Medicaid coverage. “You’re required to do work…
A Disability Doesn’t Expire After Graduation
CW: Ableism For many disabled students, the transition to college begins with a familiar challenge: proving they are disabled. After years of receiving accommodations in school, many students begin college, and discover that existing documentation is not enough. Colleges often require additional paperwork, updated evaluations, or new testing before accommodations can be approved, even when…
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