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I’m an Angry Disabled Woman. Here’s What I Want You to Know About Inaccessibility.

By Sylvia Colt-Lacayo — 2020

Society prefers I talk about how I overcame my obstacles rather than the injustices I face within a world that is not built around the needs of the disabled community.

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I Have a Serious Physical Disability, but the Biggest Daily Challenges Are with My Mindset

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When a Physical Disability Keeps You from Getting Mental Health Help

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The Mental Health of People with Disabilities

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What Is Ableism, and What Is Its Impact?

Ableism refers to bias, prejudice, and discrimination against people with disabilities. It hinges on the idea that people with disabilities are less valuable than nondisabled people.

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‘I Had to Learn How to Feel Anger’: Dandy on the Demands Disabled Musicians Face

On her debut album The Cycle, the Shropshire singer-songwriter takes on a ‘broken system’ that underestimates the vibrancy of disabled lives.

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