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, 29 August, 2020 | Disability, Relationships, Support
While browsing Facebook over the weekend, I came across a post I see every year around this time: Sign up for MDA Camp! This post, shared by my younger brother who’s been a volunteer counselor since he was old enough, got me thinking. I had 11 years...
by The Disability Union | Sunday, 23 August, 2020 | Disability, Social Media, Support
Going through life alone, regardless of ability, is isolating. Sure, you may have friends and family who care for you, but they don’t understand what you’re dealing with. And it’s nobody’s fault, they just can’t relate. But not having that connection,...
