Tag: disability
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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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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,…
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5 Ways You Can Help Improve Disability Representation in the Workplace
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The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which was only founded in 1990, specifically says the following: “No qualified individual with a disability shall, on the basis of disability, be subjected to discrimination in employment under any service, program, or activity conducted by a public entity” Yet, according to the Bureau of Labor…
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Everything You Need To Know About Disability Pride Month in 2024
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Today, I am going to talk about 3 things: 1. The History of Disability Pride Month 2. Why People with Disabilities Celebrate Disability Pride Month When They Already Have Disability Employment Awareness Month (October) 3. The Relevance of Disability Pride Month in 2020
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11 Black, Disabled Creators You Need to Follow on Instagram Right Now
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I am disabled and, therefore, have an automatic disadvantage in this world, BUT I still have a massive amount of privilege due to the color of my skin. Below I have highlighted 11 different Instagram accounts that are run by disabled people of color. While these accounts vary in their…
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The Vitality of a Strong Support System – Guest Blog post with Wonders Within Reach
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I am truly obsessed with the dinosaur of television shows, Grey’s Anatomy. My consumption of the 300+ episodes available on Netflix has been sudden and frantic, but fruitful nonetheless. Over the past 9 months I have watched the entire series one and ⅞ times, ignoring all other shows and focusing…
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Thoughts on Transport: Guest Blog Post on Scope
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When I was 10 years old and visiting my first beach they were all I could think about. I had come prepared with my own bucket and spade, ready to take on any challenge that may come my way. The first obstacle presented itself almost immediately after I jumped out…
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Booms, Butts, Battlestar Galactica
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I’ve stared at a wide range of butts in my day. I apologize if that sounds crass, but it’s my reality. Anytime I am sitting in my wheelchair with someone standing in front of me, the first thing my eyes have to focus on is someone else’s derriere. To say…
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Better Together: The Long Road to Finding My Voice By Traveling with New People
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Cobblestones are the WORST. They suck, they hurt, and they are absolutely EVERYWHERE in Europe. As a passenger, your discomfort is defined by how spread apart each individual stone is. The closer they sit together, the more likely it is that you will receive an all-expenses-paid, skin-tingling, muscle-vibrating butt massage.…