Cara’s Post Goes Viral…More Disability Discussion on the Alcohol Meme
While Cara’s post discusses the shame many people with disabilities are forced to feel for having any physical ability, I look at other issues the meme she analyzes presents.
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Wright State Motion Pictures Program – My School Isn’t Perfect but My Professors Want to Make a Difference
While I have dealt with blatant discrimination by my peers, in the film program at Wright State University, my professors have tried very hard to include me and work with me.
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With Determination Anything is Possible
A positive message about determination in the face of adversity.
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Suffering from Chronic Pain
A look at how having chronic pain has affected my life.
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The Cyclical Nature of Life and Death
RIP…you will be missed.
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The Evolution of Disability through the Eyes of a Filmmaker
I owe it to the disability rights advocates who have come before me. Without them, I could not be the filmmaker I am today. I most likely would not be a filmmaker at all.
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Societal Perceptions of Disability Need to Change
People with disabilities are people first. All of you need to be made aware of the fact that this societal oppression is occurring. You may be guilty of it, yourself.
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Stupid Shit People Say to People in Wheelchairs
My tongue-in-cheek response to all the stupid crap people say to those in wheelchairs. Really, don’t take this post too seriously. While saying this stuff may make you look dumb, I’m not going to be pissed if you make yourself look ignorant!
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Romney’s Healthcare Plan Puts Millions of Americans with Disabilities at Risk
As a person with a disability, I must speak out about how Mitt Romney is going to greatly affect my life and the lives of my friends if he gets into office. Please consider voting for Obama and voting for freedom, this week.
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An Open Letter to Ann Romney – In Response to her Post on BlogHer
Here is a letter I posted to Mrs. Ann Romney in response to an article she wrote on BlogHer about her husband. I explain why I cannot nad will not vote for her husband.