Author: Jessica Ping
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Learning How To Drive As An Amputee
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I grew up in a small, farming community, so driver’s education is a part of the high school curriculum. The big question on the table was whether or not I would be participating in the behind-the-wheel portion of the class and learning how to drive with the rest of my…
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How to Take Cute, Socially Distanced Photos for Instagram with Your BFFs
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No, the pandemic isn’t over, but your Instagram feed doesn’t have to suffer along with the rest of us! Taking aesthetically pleasing, socially distanced photos is easy. Keep reading to find out how!
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Ableist Language To Avoid And Acceptable Alternatives – “Blind” Edition
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Raise your hand if you have heard or said any one of the following sentences in the past week. “My friend set me up on a blind date this afternoon.” “Are you blind? The remote is right in front of you!” “Ugh, I swear I am blind without my glasses!”
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A Dedicated Twilight Saga Fan’s Midnight Sun Book Review
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I am the queen of rereading my favorite books. When The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, the prequel to The Hunger Games series, (my all-time favorite❤️), came out earlier this year, I immersed myself into the world of Panem for the 5th time. My preparation for THG’s prequel was very…
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Quarantine Art – The Inspiration Behind My Cover of “Before You Go”
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Earlier this week, I posted the following quarantine art video on my social media channels. Watch the short video and then read on to learn about the inspiration behind it, my creative process, and the goals I had for it!
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Ableist Language To Avoid And Acceptable Alternatives – “Bonkers” Edition
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Ableist language perpetuates the inferiority of people with disabilities. At its core, it is oppressive, derogatory, and hurtful, no matter the intention behind its usage. I guarantee that you use ableist language every single day without even realizing it. It rolls off the tongue naturally because it’s hardly ever questioned.…
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Where Are The Mobility Aids In The Fashion And Entertainment Industries?
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Up until last fall, I hardly ever let my picture be taken sitting down. Part of the reasoning was my aversion to showing off my stomach rolls. I’ve always struggled with body image, and if I had nothing to block my tummy from view, I was guaranteed to be self-conscious.…
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Everything You Need To Know About The Disability Power Movement
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The Disability Power Movement is dedicated to one thing: bringing widespread awareness to the plethora of issues the disabled community faces every single day. Essentially, it is a continuation of the work I have been doing on my blog for the past year. The only difference is I am now…
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3 Things I Learned By Rereading the Twilight Book Series As An Adult
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I spent the greater part of July reliving the romantic lives of vampires and werewolves as I reread the Twilight Book Series for the first time since I was 13 years old. The Twilight Book Series was one of the most divisive stories of my generation. Team Edward or Team…
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5 Ways You Can Celebrate the ADA’s 30th Anniversary After July Ends
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Here on The Rolling Explorer, we have been celebrating the ADA’s 30th Anniversary for the entire month of July. It’s been busy, but so, so fulfilling. Of course, none of my efforts matter if they don’t inspire real change. I am thrilled to have a platform to speak out on,…