The intersection of identities is both a source of pride and challenges experienced by many Americans today, and for 61 million people, that includes living with a disability. For those living with a ...
To coincide with the ‘teachers’ theme of my most recent newsletter I thought it apropos to write a post regarding accommodations for students with mental health issues in a post-secondary setting.
Pam, an African American woman with a mental health disability, doesn’t enjoy going to therapy. Whenever she goes, she rarely discusses her emotions or how she can become mentally healthier; instead, ...
The social model of disability frames disability as something that is created by society, rather than only by medical conditions or physical differences. The model acknowledges that people have ...