By Lissa Rankin — 2018
When the weight of the victim story lifts, the heart opens, compassion blossoms, and opportunities for awakening arise naturally.
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We’ve been taught to refer to people with disabilities using person-first language, but that might be doing more harm than good.
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Millions of young people grew up knowing the landmark Americans With Disabilities Act as a birthright. They now demand its guarantees — and even more.
Technology isn’t always the answer.
The ongoing dialogue I have with my own perspective and emotions is the biggest job I’ve ever undertaken. Exploring this internal give-and-take forces me to grow in surprising ways.
Often, disabled people have their disability treated, but they don’t have their emotional or spiritual needs addressed.
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Depression and suicidal ideation are more likely among people with disabilities due to factors like abuse, isolation, and stressors related to poverty, among others.
Adults with disabilities report experiencing frequent mental distress almost 5 times as often as adults without disabilities.