Constructing a narrative … with supporting columns
Each work in the column was a different piece to a narrative that I didn’t even know existed, one which embraced me and encapsulated a core part of my identity.
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2020 vision for disability rights
While disabled people legally have the right to vote, there are a lot of practical challenges.
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Sharing and caring
Along for the Ride
From a very young age, I have been conditioned to accept questions from adults about all aspects of my life and medical condition.
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Rain, rain, go away
Along for the Ride
As much as I gripe about the wind and the rain, I’m so glad I never have to worry about being unable to walk in the streets because of snow or ice and that I can suffice with a hoodie to keep me warm on most days.
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A word on words
Along for the Ride
Words, as innocuous as they may seem on the surface, are reflective of the attitude and culture of our society and they can say a lot about how we view ourselves and others.
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A wild cure chase
Along for the Ride
Our society is so obsessed with finding a cure, but its attempts to do so are drastically misguided and, in my opinion, misunderstand the source of the problem.
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A balancing act
Along for the Ride
My prioritization of intellectual health and my utter dependence on medical health mean that my social health sometimes gets neglected.
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Making up the distance
Along for the Ride
We’ll always have to take the long way around and put in more time and effort, whether accessing buildings, going to class, getting a job or achieving other “normal” milestones.
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A room for one
Along for the Ride
When people say I’m “lucky” for having a single minisuite room, they’re overlooking the genuine reasons I have it and negating the validity of my struggles.
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An inspirational essay
Along for the Ride
It’s not just disabled people who are particularly impressive for doing certain things with our limitations — everybody is, and we just fail to acknowledge it for those whose difficulties aren’t as obvious.
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