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This Is How to Talk About Disability, According to Disabled People

By JR Thorpe — 2017

When the problems facing the disabled community are so material, it may seem inconsequential to have a conversation about words, but a debate about how we talk about disabilities, and how disabled people talk about themselves, has been going on for decades, and it’s especially important now, with disability rights at risk, to make sure we’re all on the same page. A growing number of people in the disabled community are using identity-first language, and this is how to figure out if you should be using it, too.

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Asperger's - My Purpose is Bigger than My Fear | Gretchen McIntire | TEDxNatick

At age 23, Gretchen was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (formerly Asperger Syndrome) which motivated her to find her own voice and spark hope in those who feel alone. Gretchen shares personal and often witty stories of her travails and achievements.

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My Brain Isn’t Broken | Tashi Baiguerra | TEDxLondon

In March 2018, 21 year old Tashi Baiguerra received a diagnosis that would finally allow her to understand why she wasn’t always able to make sense of things that everyone else seemed to find straightforward.

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What Is Neurodiversity?

Counselling Psychologist Stephen Munt introduces us to Neurodiversity supported by client insights. We also hear from an individual who has faced and overcome challenges with her Neurodiversity and differences.

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Kindness: Change Your Life and Make the World a Kinder Place

When you step out of your own life and take more notice of what's happening in other people's lives, you realise that you have the power to make a difference – a positive difference – in their lives and your own.

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Triple Cripples| TEDxSussexUni - Empowerment as a Disabled, Black Woman

The dynamic duo of Jumoke and Kym tackle the topic of empowerment and what that means for disabled, Black women.

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How One Woman with a Disability Learned to Love Her Body Through Dancing | Today Original

Tommy DiDario talks with Tiffany Geigel, a professional dancer born with a rare bone disorder. She never let her disability stand in the way of her dreams, and she transformed her disadvantages into her superpower.

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Disability and Body Image

Discussing what I think are the 5 biggest challenges that disabled people face in developing a healthy/positive body image and how I tackle them.

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Studying Abroad: Culture Shock

Five students from five different continents tell us how they adapted to a brand new culture when they first came to study abroad.

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The Social Survival Guide for Teens on the Autism Spectrum: How to Make Friends and Navigate Your Emotions

Social situations can feel mysterious or tricky to navigate―and if you are on the autism spectrum, they can feel overwhelming. The Social Survival Guide for Teens on the Autism Spectrum unlocks socialization secrets and helps you understand your feelings.

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The Power of Neurodiversity in the Workplace

Let’s help people believe in their strengths and be able to fly . . . Kate Gilbert (Workplace Strategy Coach and Trainer), Liam Pettit (Matchware) and our own texthelpers share their perspectives on neurodiversity in the workplace and explain why you need neurodiverse people on board.

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