What Does Joe Biden’s Win Mean For Young Disabled People?
It was August 19th of 2020— in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic and election year. The constant crackling of the television in the living room with news of COVID echoed throughout my head. I reached into my back pocket and pulled out my phone to open Twitter. As normal, an influx of politics stole […]
Disabled People Face Ableism and Microaggressions While Receiving Medical Treatment
One in four adults in the United States is living with some type of disability; that’s 61 million people living with some kind of medical condition that impacts their daily living, and that number is on the rise. In the United States, while 92 percent of people have healthcare only 66 percent of disabled people have […]
Two Disabled Entrepreneurs to Support this Holiday Season
The work of a young, disabled entrepreneur is twofold: manage a successful business in a competitive economy and advocate for inclusion and tools for others with their condition. As the holiday season approaches, and many nonprofits yield increased funding, Shane Burcaw of Laughing at My Nightmare and Chloe Sharaf of Together We Art both have […]