Category: Disability Advocacy
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Taylor Swift’s New Documentary Quietly Proves Adaptive Fashion Can Be Iconic
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In the documentary, Taylor Swift’s longtime stylist, Joseph Cassell, casually explains how she changes into her acoustic-set dress in the dark backstage. As he demonstrates, he rips open the front of the dress in one concise motion, looks at the camera, and says: “The magic of Velcro.” The moment is…
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No, Tylenol Does Not Cause Autism Even if the President Said So
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Trump and RFK Jr. are spreading misinformation about the links between Tylenol and autism. Here is what the science and medical orgs actually say.
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Epic Universe Tragedy: What We Know and Why Ableism Isn’t the Answer
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Earlier this week, a 32-year-old guest, Kevin Rodriguez Zavala, died after riding the Stardust Racers roller coaster at Universal’s Epic Universe in Orlando. The medical examiner said he died from multiple blunt-impact injuries and ruled the death an accident. Investigations are ongoing, and the ride is closed for now. What…
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The DOE vs Disability Rights—What You Need to Know
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The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) is moving to strip back vital disability rights protections, specifically weakening Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. And the wildest part? Almost no one is talking about it.
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Why Sabrina Carpenter’s New Song ‘Manchild’ Is Ableist
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If y’all follow me on Instagram, TikTok, or YouTube, you know I’m a ride-or-die for the pop music girlies. I love a catchy beat and a glittery performance just as much as the next Zillenial. But part of loving someone—or something—is being honest when they mess up, and Sabrina Carpenter’s…
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Why Disability Representation At Fashion Week is So Important
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Ever since I was a young girl, I have sought out disability representation in the media, entertainment, and fashion industries. As a born performer and lover of the creative arts, these industries have always had me in a chokehold of sorts. But more importantly, they passively inform our entire society…
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Ableist Language To Avoid And Acceptable Alternatives – Spaz Edition
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Today’s word is “spaz.” Keep reading to learn why this word is inherently ableist and discover alternatives you can begin to use in its place.
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Turning Disability Discrimination Into Creative Inspiration – College Years
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3 years ago this week, I graduated from the University of Notre Dame with my BA in English and a minor in Business Economics After graduating, I founded The Rolling Explorer, a blog dedicated to sharing my experiences as a disabled, young woman living in the 21st century
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London Fashion Week Is Still Ableist – My Experience As A Disabled Model
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As a disabled model, to be asked to walk a runway during London Fashion Week was a dream come true. But as incredible as the experience was, it showed me how much work still needs to be done within the fashion industry to be a truly inclusive space for the…
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Ableist Language To Avoid And Acceptable Alternatives – Lame Edition
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When you use the word “lame” to describe something, what do you usually mean? For me, “lame” always meant that something was boring or uncool. But, if you take notice of the definitions above, you’ll see that these synonyms are not the word’s true meanings.