by The Disability Union | Thursday, 29 October, 2020 | Disability, Support
My service dog, Yogi, is my best friend. He’s been with me for 10 years, 3 schools, and moving to a new state. He never leaves my side, and always wants me to be safe and loved. I’ve always loved dogs, and knew that a service dog was something that...
by The Disability Union | Tuesday, 13 October, 2020 | Disability, Support
There are few things more stressful than moving. The farther you move, the more stressful it gets. Ignoring the fact that you’re in a new place where you might not have any friends or family, but you need to find new doctors, new places to go grocery shopping,...
by The Disability Union | Saturday, 10 October, 2020 | Culture, Disability
Warning: This may be a difficult article for some people to read. We are going to be dealing with religion and dissecting some contradictions in different aspects of faith. The point of this article is to highlight those contradictions, and is in no...
by The Disability Union | Wednesday, 7 October, 2020 | Culture, Disability
Disability culture is wide and varied. Whether it be the difference between geographical location or different disabilities, there are variations in how different people experience disability culture. Last time we talked about the idea of paternalism and...
by The Disability Union | Sunday, 4 October, 2020 | Culture, Disability
The different cultures that surround disability is as wide and varied as any other culture, though many don’t realize. Just as American culture is different from British culture, for example, Deaf/Hard of Hearing culture is different from the culture of having...
by The Disability Union | Thursday, 1 October, 2020 | Disability, Language
What defines disability? According to dictionary.com, disability can be defined as “lack of adequate power, strength, or physical or mental ability; incapacity.” On the surface, this makes sense. People who are extremely weak, both physically and...
