disability

Should You Ever Tell Your Boss You Have Depression?

Mental health challenges can seriously impact your ability to get work done and deserve accommodations. Here's how to get them.
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Our Son Was Born With Down Syndrome. This Is The Line I Wish We Weren't Told Repeatedly.

"Though this sentiment was probably meant to be encouraging, it was not. I wanted to scream."
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Disabled Lives Are An Afterthought During School Shootings, And We Need To Do Better

Many schools have policies that leave behind vulnerable students and staff in the event of mass shootings, fires or other disasters.
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This Is What No One Tells You About Having An Invisible Illness

"Those of us with invisible disease and/or disabilities often deal with being misunderstood, and even judged."
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Republican Colorado Lawmaker Rips State’s Disabilities Bill In Bizarre Speech

State Rep. Richard Holtorf said the bill wasn't needed because Spain wouldn't let “running of the bulls” participants in Pamplona sue if they got hurt.
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Christina Applegate Slams Candace Owens For 'F**king Gross' Rant About Disabled Model

The right-wing media host called a wheelchair user “ridiculous” for modeling adaptive shapewear made for people with limited mobility.
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Arizona Debates Bill On Guardianship For Developmentally Disabled Kids Who Turn 18

The state Senate legislation, which has been amended in the past few weeks, has a new commitment from lawmakers after talks with disability rights groups.
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Oklahoma Strikes Down Bill Aiming To End Corporal Punishment For Disabled Students

The bill would have banned school personnel from hitting, spanking and slapping disabled students as a form of discipline.
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Lauren Spencer Was Given 5 Years To Live. 20 Years Later, She's Inspiring Others With A Beautiful Life.

No one debunks the outdated, sad-disabled-person trope quite like the "Sex Lives of College Girls" actor and activist.
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Democrats Seek To Expand Access To Home And Community Services For Disabled People

The Home and Community Based Services Access Act would mandate Medicaid coverage of long-term support for disabled people in their daily lives.
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