The Mental Health Challenges of Physical Disability, by Anomie Fatale

The Mental Health Challenges of Physical Disability, by Anomie Fatale May is mental health awareness month. Mental health conditions are invisible disabilities. Also, chronic illnesses and visible disabilities result in poor mental health. People have called me...

An Advocating Momma, by Domonique Howell 

  My name is Domonique Howell, a mother and a disability and family advocate from Philadelphia PA. My passion for advocacy truly began when I conceived my daughter. Unfortunately, during my pregnancy I experienced subpar prenatal care, medical disparities, and...

How To Combat The Stigma Of Invisible Disabilities, By Sarah Jeanne Browne

Personal Example: “You seem too smart to have a learning disability.” “You have to actually think in this class.” “I have trouble with math too.” “It’s not hard.” “You can do X so why can’t you do Y?” All of these statements have been said to me about my dyscalculia....

Being A Boss, by Josie Badger

  Growing up with a disability I had to be creative and self-motivated in order to be successful. In the 80s and 90s “a significant percent of “normal” activities for kids were not accessible so I had to be creative to be able to be involved. I also spent a...