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Dating Chronically: 5 Tips for Dating with a Chronic Illness

So you’re ready to put yourself out there and start dating with a chronic illness, but have no clue where to start.  Dating in the 21st century is hard. I ...

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14 Cerebral Palsy Books Written by Authors with CP

When I was a child growing up with cerebral palsy, there was almost no disability representation in books. All cerebral palsy books were written by ...

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16 Awesome Autism Books Written by Actually Autistic Authors

According to the latest statistics, 1 out of 44 children in the United States is on the autism spectrum. Yet despite how common autism actually is, so many ...

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15 Sensory Toys for Adults With Autism, ADHD, and Anxiety

It's time to talk about adults on the autism spectrum and sensory toys! Most of the time, when people discuss autism and sensory needs, they only bring up ...

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9 Ways People with Photosensitivity Can Beat the Heat This Summer

It's that time of year again. Summer is here and with it comes the heat and the sun. While summer can be all about pools, BBQs and the beach, it often brings ...

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The Labor Shortage Has Created a Caregiver Crisis for Seniors and People with Disabilities

The almost-post-pandemic labor shortage in the United States is a hot topic in the news right now. If you’ve driven around your town or checked Facebook groups ...

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7 Useful Kitchen Appliances for People With Limited Hand Use

These small kitchen appliances make cooking easier for people with arthritis and disabilities that cause limited hand strength and impair fine motor ...

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9 Soothing Strategies to Help You Sleep When Painsomnia Strikes

Sleep can be a hard thing to come by, especially when you are living with chronic pain. You've tried everything -- relaxing music, meditation, even counting ...

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12 Self-Advocacy Skills for Adults With a Disability or Chronic Illness

Whether you have had a disability or chronic illness for a long time or you’re new to facing health challenges, you may have heard of the term "self-advocacy." ...

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4 College Application Tips for Students With a Disability or Chronic Illness

When I began the college application process as a teenager with a chronic illness, I was lost. After two years of medical chaos, during which college would ...

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