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Tag: Living with a Disability

  • Exploring Dyspraxia

    Exploring Dyspraxia

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    If anyone ever puts you down for having dyslexia, don’t believe them. Being dyslexic can actually be a big advantage and it has certainly helped me. – Richard Branson Dyspraxia, or Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD), is a neurological condition that affects motor skill development and coordination. Unlike other conditions with visible markers, dyspraxia is often…

  • Williams Syndrome: A Rare Genetic Condition

    Williams Syndrome: A Rare Genetic Condition

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    There is a crack in everything, that’s how the light gets in. ― Leonard Cohen Williams Syndrome is a rare genetic disorder that affects around 1 in 10,000 people worldwide. It is caused by the deletion of a small part of chromosome 7, which can lead to a unique combination of physical, cognitive and behavioral traits.…

  • Down Syndrome – Celebrating Abilities

    Down Syndrome – Celebrating Abilities

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    I can’t change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination. – Jimmy Dean Down Syndrome, also known as trisomy 21, is a genetic condition that occurs when a person has an extra copy of chromosome 21. This additional genetic factors in development and causes the characteristic…

  • Living with SPD

    Living with SPD

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    Beneath every behavior is a feeling. And beneath every feeling is a need. And when we meet that need rather than focus on the behavior, we begin to deal with the cause and not the symptom. – Ashleigh Warner Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) is a condition that affects how the brain processes sensory information. People…

  • Challenges and Triumphs

    Challenges and Triumphs

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    However difficult life may seem, there is always something you can do and succeed at. – Stephen Hawking Mobility disabilities affect a person’s ability to move freely and perform everyday tasks. These can range from difficulties walking or standing for long periods to the need for assistive devices like wheelchairs, walkers, or canes. Mobility challenges…

  • Understanding Your Role

    Understanding Your Role

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    You are never responsible for the actions of others; you are only responsible for you – Miguel Ruiz Supporting someone with mental health challenges can be emotionally draining. It’s important to recognize that while your presence and compassion can make a significant difference, you are not a therapist or a mental health professional (unless, of…

  • Myth vs. Fact

    Myth vs. Fact

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    Myths are public dreams, dreams are private myths. – Joseph Chambell Walking through the world of disabilities can be overwhelming, especially when surrounded by myths that distort the true nature of living with a disability. Whether it’s physical, mental, or neurodevelopmental; disabilities come in various forms, each with its own set of challenges and strengths.…

  • Feel like you are on display

    Feel like you are on display

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    “The only thing worse than being blind is having sight but no vision.” Helen Keller For many people with disabilities, being stared at is an all-too-familiar experience. Whether it’s out of curiosity, confusion or even sympathy, these looks can be uncomfortable and sometimes even painful. I have had to endure the stares’ of people with…

  • It’s okay for you not to be okay

    It’s okay for you not to be okay

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    “It’s healthy to admit you’re not okay. ‘It’s okay not to be okay’ it’s brave. But don’t let it win. Be sad. Have your moment, your day or week. Then do something about it and be happy. ” Jessie J. Living with a disability is a journey filled with unique challenges and triumphs. It’s a…