Disability Positivity
place where you get to talk positively about disability
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Happy New Year everyone! Wishing you all the best in the year to come! I want to take time to thank you for being there as I entered my newest experience. Blogging. Back when I first had the idea, I wasn’t sure what I was going to write about, what disability positivity would stand for,…
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I’ve always liked the idea of traveling, but because I am disabled and have physical limitations, I use a power wheelchair to get around. As a result, my parents and I need to make sure that the different cities and places we go to are accessible. There are many things to consider when my parents…
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I live in a neighbourhood where I can walk and drive my wheelchair to any store or restaurant I want to go to. However, because I use a power wheelchair to get around, I also require a ramp to get into places safely. Most stores and restaurants offer a ramp, but those that don’t, I…
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I used to do a lot of things that sparked my interest, including camping, hiking, zip- lining, making letters for Santa and making bracelets. However,as I have gotten older, these interests have changed. Now, in my spare time, I like to go sailing, write, swim, go out for coffee with friends, go to overnight camps,…
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Everyone looks forward to the summer months, going to cottages ,vacations, hanging out with friends, and not having to go to school. Whatever age you are, you want to make sure everyone(disabled or not) is included in this decision. We all deserve to have a fun summer, no matter what! Having lived experience myself, I…
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My High School Experience Story Throughout my educational journey, I have faced different barriers that prevented me from engaging fully in the traditional High School experience, This is when I first heard of special education. Special education programs and services are designed to meet students’ individual needs. These programs support students with learning disabilities, physical…
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Hello, I am a 24 year old young adult, who lives in Toronto’s West end, and I have Cerebral Palsy which impacts my ability to function everyday. Every person who has a disability needs support with a variety of tasks, but for myself the support is mainly related to physical tasks such as transferring from…
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