Tag: disabilities
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3 Reasons Why Using the R-Word Makes You Look Ignorant
Get Pregnant Fast I was scrolling through my social media feed when I stumbled upon what began as a hilarious exchange about text messages with a tattoo artist. However, it quickly took a turn for the worse when someone asked, “Are you retarded?” after missing a few conversational cues. I found myself shaking my head…
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Inclusive Water Park: A Safe Haven for Children with Disabilities
Get Pregnant Fast Morgan’s Inspiration Island in San Antonio is the world’s first inclusive water park, revolutionizing the way we think about summer fun. While many water parks offer a refreshing escape during the scorching summer months, parents of children with disabilities often face a harsh reality: most parks are far from accessible. That’s why…
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When Your Child with Disabilities Begins School: A Parent’s Journey
Get Pregnant Fast Sending your child off to school for the first time is a monumental step for any parent. It marks a transition where your little one will spend more time with teachers and peers than with you. For many parents, this shift is challenging, especially when you’ve been the focal point of your…
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Every Student Deserves Access to Public Education—Including Students with Disabilities
Get Pregnant Fast In today’s society, the right to public education is a fundamental principle that must be upheld for every student, including those with disabilities. The legal framework supporting this right is anchored in Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which clearly states that “no otherwise qualified individual with a disability in…
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LulaRoe Backs Controversial Vendor After Disparaging Remarks About Disabilities
Get Pregnant Fast Fashion retailer LulaRoe, famous for its ultra-soft leggings that often tear with surprising ease, is once again facing backlash. This time, however, the controversy does not arise from its treatment of retailers or legal issues, but from a public incident involving one of its top vendors, Jake Thompson. Thompson recently shared a…
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To All Mothers of Children with Disabilities
Get Pregnant Fast The day you became a mother is etched in your memory forever. That precious little being was placed in your arms, a bundle of joy after months of anticipation. Their gaze, albeit blurry and unfocused, was directed at you. You were their world—an immense source of safety and love. In that moment,…
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15 Comments That Parents of Children with Disabilities Don’t Want to Hear
Get Pregnant Fast As a parent of two children with disabilities, I’ve encountered my share of unsolicited advice and well-meaning but misguided remarks. Over the years, I have learned how to navigate these comments, some of which can be frustrating or hurtful. While I appreciate curiosity and the desire to understand disabilities, there are lines…
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What It’s Like to Parent with Hearing Aids
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting comes with its unique challenges, and for me, navigating this journey with hearing aids has added layers of complexity I never anticipated. I remember a moment in the car when my son, Ethan, called out from his car seat, eager to share something with me. Despite my best efforts — turning…
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Protesters with Disabilities Removed from Senate Healthcare Hearing: A Disturbing Incident
Get Pregnant Fast In a troubling turn of events, a Senate Finance Committee hearing on the Graham-Cassidy bill, a Republican initiative aimed at overhauling the Affordable Care Act, was disrupted today by protesters advocating for the rights of individuals with disabilities. Many demonstrators were in wheelchairs and were forcibly escorted out of the session by…
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Please Don’t Label Me a ‘Hero’ for Adopting a Child with Disabilities
Get Pregnant Fast “Wait, you knew? And you still decided to go through with it?” I felt a wave of discomfort wash over me as I spoke with a new acquaintance. “Well, wouldn’t you do the same if it were your daughter?” She stared at me, her mouth slightly agape. Just wait, I thought. Here…