“The rest of my life will always be entwined with rheumatoid arthritis. But it’s my choice to also be something more, to not feel sick, to still find those shadows of a dancer, which is to say tiny flecks of magic, within me.”
disability
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Hall of Fame-Bound Tamika Catchings and Our Conversation That Affirmed Everything
“She weaponized her hearing loss on and off the court, defied its desire to define her.”
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You Robbie, You Baka
On having a twin with cerebral palsy and navigating school bullies.
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I Have One of the Most Advanced Prosthetic Arms in the World — and I Hate It
“Being a cyborg is cool right now, thanks in large part to gee-whiz media coverage. But actually using a bionic arm can really suck.”
Posted inEssays & Criticism, Feature, Nonfiction, Story
Out There I Have to Smile
Heather Lanier explores the pressure to perform happiness.
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The Last Children of Down Syndrome
In 2019, only 18 babies in Denmark were born with Down syndrome. Prenatal testing is changing who gets born and who doesn’t.
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Everyone Should Be Able to Use the Public Restroom: When ADA Is Not Enough
A look at the 30-year-old Americans with Disabilities Act and navigating in a world that is inaccessible, from public restrooms to transportation.
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My Child Has a Disability. What Will Her Education Be Like This Year?
“We’re starting the school year with few details about how our fourth grader’s needs will be met.” Millions of disabled students are adjusting to online learning, and the support services that parents have fought for are now at risk.
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The Beauty of “Bl-Bl-Bl-Blue Moon”
As a society, we need to challenge our assumption that stammering makes someone somehow deficient.
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Life After Pain
One day, Ge Gao’s right hand stopped working. Then the pain started, and it’s never stopped.