I am not a warrior
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Category: Disability Stories
A Story of Late Diagnosis
By Louie Fermor My understanding of myself as autistic was long-coming. It wasn’t until two years ago, during the first quarantine of 2020, that I first had the chance to stop and rest. Like so many others, the March 2020 mandatory quarantine was the first time I had access to
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In the Groove
Disability Is Not Inability I became a resident of the World on February 20th in the 90’s. I lived for playing with my friends and exploring adventures in my life. When I turned three-years-old, I was enrolled in Kindergarten where I continued to build relationships with new friends and extended
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Disability Story – National AccessAbility Week
When I first thought about writing a story about my disability, and how my life has been affected by the concepts and advancements in accessibility and universal design. I wondered if it would be as painful to write as with one’s own resume or bio, or to highlight some of mine and others struggles or challenges, or what seem like the “super-human things I and others can do. But after careful consideration I thought I’d give it a go.
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Disability Stories – Isolation and Creativity
My name is David Oliver Wudel. I am an artist and the creator of 6 Wheel Painting Co. I started 6 Wheel Painting Co. just over a year ago. It came out of necessity due to the pandemic. As time went on, that necessity quickly evolved into a passion. When
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Disability Stories – Home and Relocation
By: Lisa Walker Parents of Children on the Autism Spectrum Face Additional Challenges When Relocating Relocating a family can be stressful at the best of times. Those with children on the autism spectrum face additional challenges when purchasing a new residence. Families should be clear on their specifications for their
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Disability Stories: Inclusive WASH
My interest in disability issues runs deep: I am, myself, a person with a disability.
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Disability Stories – Spina Bifida
Hi all, my name is Sara and I was born with something called Spina Bifida.
Did you know that Spina Bifida (SB) literally means “split spine?” In very broad terms it means that my spine failed to close properly within the first few weeks of pregnancy.
Disability Stories: Intersectionality
Hi, everyone, my name is Marya. I’m 20 years old, I live in the city of Toronto, and I have a physical disability. Today I’m going to share my story with you of what it’s like growing up with a disability in the city of Toronto, as a Muslim woman,
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Disability Stories: Passionate Advocacy
Hi, my name is Lionel and I am a university student living with cerebral palsy. A philosophy I live by is “live without limits” because I know that I face many barriers in society. I am not only living with a disability; I am also a person of colour. One
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