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Words can hurt

Words and images used to describe people with disabilities can create a clear-cut constructive image or a tactless depiction that increases the use of humiliating phrases. Often people use terms they feel are perfectly acceptable without realizing the impact they … Continue reading

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‘We can see how happy she is’

Kaila was born with spina bifida and a condition called cri du chat syndrome, a rare genetic disorder causing intellectual disability and delayed development. When she was 14 years old, her parents, Tad and Kim, decided Kaila had outgrown her special … Continue reading

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