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Past, Present, Future: Lifting Up the Disabled Community Over Time
One day, a man named Dr. Henry Viscardi, Jr. was giving a speech. Viscardi had prosthetic legs, and was the founder of the Viscardi Center.
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Aug 3, 20201 min read


PERSPECTIVE noun (1) | per·spec·tive
Hey there, readers! This is the Summer 2020 issue, and my friends and I are PUMPED UP for summer fun!
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Aug 3, 20201 min read


20/20 Ambition
When employers and HR departments want to make their cultures more inclusive, motivational speakers like EMILY PURRY are called upon to help
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Aug 3, 20201 min read


Fun & Easy Ways to Reduce Stigma
The word “stigma” comes from a brand, or mark of shame. The word “stigma” comes from a brand, or mark of shame.
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Aug 3, 20201 min read


Activate a Better Workplace
In today’s times, many employers are interested in being inclusive and hiring people from different walks of life.
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Aug 3, 20201 min read


Mental Health Awareness Month
I don’t know about you, but one of the first things I think of in association with “mental health” is “stigma”
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May 1, 20202 min read


Myths of Dissociative Identity Disorder
Myths and misconceptions can breed stigmas, prejudice and even discrimination.
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Apr 30, 20204 min read


Invisible Difference and You
Coronavirus symptoms can look like a common cold, and things like anxiety, depression, or chronic pain are easily hidden. These are examples
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Apr 30, 20202 min read


Five Ways to Stick with Your Goals
Some say that each day is a new start. A lot of the time, people set plans to achieve a goal they have, but forget to follow through.
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Apr 16, 20202 min read


Ways to Stay Connected while Staying Home
With the Coronavirus going on, people are self-isolating, quarantining and social-distancing to slow the spread.
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Apr 16, 20202 min read


Footprints on the Moon
I was an anomaly; I was a stillborn that still had a heartbeat but wasn’t breathing. Due to the
lack of oxygen from my mother’s uterus ruptu
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Mar 11, 20201 min read


Redefining Assistive Technology: a retrospective
As I reflect on this question, I become increasingly convinced that technological advancements, as well as the companies behind them, are no
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Mar 11, 20201 min read


Reach for the Stars
Whether by educating dentists about how to help people with disabilities, helping people with disabilities get jobs, providing them with ass
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Mar 11, 20201 min read


8 Roads to Workplace Success
Are you out of luck? Not necessarily. You can still excel at your job. You just need an accommodation to make the sailing less rough. One of
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Mar 11, 20201 min read


Three Things that Break Barriers: Zombies, Superman, This Magazine
There are a lot of people out there with a barrier or 2 to deal with. They could be homeless. They could be disabled. They could have any nu
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Mar 11, 20201 min read


Putting the "Trophy" in Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Even though her muscles are being ravaged, Amber Stock has kept a positive attitude! She can’t go on hikes or walks with her friends like sh
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Mar 11, 20201 min read
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