People with Disabilities Deserve to be Independent
Dominick explains what barriers are in place between people with disabilities and their independence. He looks and healthcare, the workforce, and education.
Category:
Disability Rights
140 Articles
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4 Min Read
One of the Biggest Issues Facing LGBT Individuals with Severe Physical Disabilities
Dominick discusses one of the greatest threats to independence and self-sustainability in the LGBT disability community (and greater disability community). This is an issue he had hoped to discuss at the first forum on LGBT and disability issues at the White House, which he attended yesterday.
3 Min Read
When the Government Affects our Rights
When your rights as a human being are threatened by a politician, you find it hard to not take that personally.
4 Min Read
Let’s Talk About Privilege
Let’s talk about privilege and what it means to have it, how we can overcome it and why we should acknowledge it.
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Why The Normal Heart and Ryan Murphy Disservice the Disability Community
Dominick discusses the great injustice the disability community faces, when depicting disability in film, particularly The Normal Heart’s recent production.
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Why Medical Marijuana Needs to Be Legal in Ohio and Other States
I need medical marijuana to get out bed. I need your help and support to pass legislation providing the legalization of medical cannabis in Ohio and elsewhere.
3 Min Read
I Feel Like I’m Drowning…
I don’t explore my feelings to this depth, much, but I needed to explain why I am so overwhelmed from all the losses.
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Why Language Matters….Bound and Determined to End the Media’s Archaic Stereotypes
Words conjure ideas and ideas conjure misheld beliefs and intentions. That is why we must be careful what we say and how we say it.
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Panera Bread Responds to Issues of Ableism
A Panera Bread in Savannah, GA kicked a young girl with a disability out for her “squeaky” shoes she needed to walk. This was my response to Panera and their response back to me.
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Thoughts on Discrimination…Rolling Around in My Head
Many forms of discrimination and oppression are systemic. We need to find our common bonds and work together, as minority groups, to make a difference.