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The Myth of the All-Powerful Superhero

By Noah Berlatsky — 2014

The supercrip narrative, disability rights groups say, mostly serves to make mainstream audiences feel awesome and inspired, while ignoring the actual difficulties faced by and prejudices directed at the vast majority of disabled people.

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Disabled People Who Play Professional Sports

Sports are obviously full of strong people, you can’t argue with that. But there are some professional athletes in the world who can definitely give the word “strong” a whole new meaning.

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2020
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The Ultimate Memory Activity Book: 130 Puzzles and Recreational Ideas for People Living with Memory Loss

Memory loss can be a frustrating test of patience and determination. This interactive memory book helps strengthen memory function by engaging and challenging the brain through specifically designed puzzles and creative exercises.

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Alexis Olson, Phil Fraas
2021
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Disabled Parenting in an Ableist World | Kara Ayers | TEDxCincinnatiWomen

People with disabilities are increasingly achieving their dreams to become parents. The strengths and challenges faced by these unique families aren't what you might expect.

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2020
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Ascending Adversity: The Journey of a Polio Survivor Dealing with Disability and Discrimination

In this heartwarming memoir, Mohammed Yousuf takes us back to when he was first diagnosed with polio at a very young age and his journey to adulthood, facing hardships he could never have imagined.

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Mohammed Yousuf
2020
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Veterans with Vision Loss Learning to Adapt at Blind Rehabilitation Center

Basic, everyday things become challenging with vision loss. But at the Southwest Blind Rehabilitation Center, veterans are taught how to do those everyday things a little differently.

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2019
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Veterans Coming Home—Dwayne Parker: Learning to Adapt WHRO

While serving his country in Saudi Arabia, Airman Dwayne Parker lost vision in his right eye. Like thousands of our servicemen and women wounded in action in Iraq and Afghanistan, Dwayne returned home to a life filled with challenges. For Dwayne, frustration and depression soon followed.

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2015
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Women Veterans Build Healthy Life, Overcome Injuries

32 female veterans from the Wounded Warrior Project, participated in workouts and attended classroom sessions led by EXOS coaches at Mayo Clinic.

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2016
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Veterans Battle Life-Changing Injuries In Charity Row

A group of military veterans who’ve suffered life changing injuries are tackling a mammoth challenge.

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2021
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Paralyzed Veteran Uses Fitness to Help Others

An Arkansas Soldier, who was active for his entire lifetime, suddenly hit with a life-altering injury. It struck while he was in sniper training three years ago after falling into a pond, hitting a concrete brick.

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2019
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Paratrooper Veteran Talks Life-Changing Injury // Moving Forward with a Positive Mindset

In the third episode of ‘The Vet Files,’ a Paratrooper Veteran, Luke Morrison, who lost his leg while touring in Afghanistan, talks about his goal to become the first amputee skydiving instructor in the UK and how his positive mindset has helped him to adapt to life after his injury.

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2020
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