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Blog Bonus: The Concept of “Taking” Things from People With Disabilities

Ding-ding-ding! Welcome to the bonus round! After my recent post on how to respond to "but they really can't," I had an urge to talk about one of its cousins.…

“But They Really Can’t”: What to do With This Rationale

Hello readers, As we know, people with disabilities are often defined in terms of what they cannot do. This defining is different from making disability a part of your identity.…

Segregated Restrooms? Have We Fallen So Far Down the Sewer?

Hello readers, First, a bit of housekeeping. I was informed the link I gave you last time led to The Artifice's sign-in page, so I spoke with my supervisor, and…

IndependenceChick 3.0: Ableism, Representation, Disability Rights, and More

Hello readers old and new, I took an unexpected sabbatical to begin a full-scale revision of my Finola Frost project, tentatively titled The Frost Files. My hope is to have…

True Colors? Hmmm, Maybe You Should Adjust Your Glasses

Hello readers, We're closing out April! I feel like it's been a busy month, because post ideas have hit me in huge batches. My thoughts about disability advocacy and rights…

Are PWDs Oppressed, Perpetual Victims? Depends On How You Look At It

Hello readers, I promised earlier this month that we would talk about people with disabilities and the "victim mindset" concept. If you've been with us awhile, you may recognize the…

Blog Bonus: Beyond the Burrito: Transitioning From an Institutional Setting

Ding-ding-ding! Welcome to the bonus round! After our discussion of the Burrito Test, you might be wondering a few things. Namely, what happens if a person is not in an…

Should PWDs Be “Okay” With Being Rejected?

Hello readers, I don't consider this a bonus, since March was kind of a dry month. Do keep your eye on the blog, because you will get a bonus later…

A Burrito is Not A Crime Against Humanity

But forbidding someone to microwave a burrito could be. Hello readers, and happy April. I hope everyone had a blessed Passover and Easter season, and managed to recover sufficiently from…

Okay, But…What About Cerebral Palsy Rights?

Hello, dear readers, First, a much-needed update. I did not die of COVID-19. Far from it. If not for the fact that I lost my taste and sense of smell,…