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gallusrostromegalus: thebibliosphere: Whgskl. Okay. PSA to all you fantasy writers because I have just had a truly frustrating twenty minutes talking to someone about this: it’s okay to put mobility aids in your novel and have them just be ordinary. … Continue reading

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When disability professionals say “tell us your story” and mean “tell us we’re wonderful”

realsocialskills: If a disability professional asks you to come and address their professional group, be very careful — especially if they ask you to “tell your story”. Sometimes disability professionals are prepared to learn from disabled people, but more often … Continue reading

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