In recent weeks, several NBA players have spoken out about mental health, paving the way for boys and men to care for their mental health and to seek support when necessary. DeMar DeRozan reached out through a cryptic Tweet: “This depression got the best of me,” which, although it was a song lyric, was a… Source: New …
“Alcoholic Dependency: Causes and Effects” – Short Story by Jean Lee | PEERS Envisioning and Engaging in Recovery Services
PEERS publishes short stories written by Chinese American Action Team member Jean Lee and translated into English by PEERS Staff Veronica Liu. The views expressed in this story are not necessarily shared or endorsed by PEERS or PEERS staff. Trigger warning: material in this story may be re-traumatizing to some readers. Click here for Chinese …
Feds Release New Stats On Restraint And Seclusion In Schools | Disability Scoop
New data on nearly every public school in the nation shows that students with disabilities continue to be disciplined and experience restraint and seclusion at far higher rates than others. Source: Feds Release New Stats On Restraint And Seclusion In Schools | Disability Scoop
FDA Must #StoptheShock “Therapy” Used To Torture Disabled People – Center for Disability Rights
Trigger Warning: Disability Abuse, Torture, and Judge Rotenberg Center Imagine if someone shocked you every time you did not do EXACTLY what they wanted you to, at the speed or in the manner they wanted. You could be subjected to very painful, and medically dangerous shocks every time you did not make your bed correctly, …
#HotPersonInAWheelchair and the Longevity of Bigotry | crippledscholar
Four Years ago former Jeopardy Champion Ken Jennings tweeted an offensive joke So, why am I writing about a four-year-old tweet? Isn’t it old news and basically irrelevant now? Unfortunately,… Source: #HotPersonInAWheelchair and the Longevity of Bigotry | crippledscholar
Hashtag Promotes Body Positivity for People with Disabilities – SMA News Today Forums
In response to an offensive Tweet from former Jeopardy champion Ken Jennings, the hashtag #HotPersonInAWheelchair became a trending topic on social media recently. The hashtag is designed so that wheelchair-users can promote acceptance of people with disabilities and to share their stories. Source: Hashtag Promotes Body Positivity for People with Disabilities - SMA News Today …
Ken Jennings’ offensive four-year-old tweet is suddenly inspiring an empowering movement
#HotPersonInAWheelchair Source: Ken Jennings' offensive four-year-old tweet is suddenly inspiring an empowering movement
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