Sarah Jeanne Browne is a speaker, writer, and activist. She is a self help writer who has been published on Forbes, Lifehack, Tiny Buddha, Thrive Global, Elephant Journal, and more. She has led workshops for youth on leadership for The Peal Center, Pennsylvania Youth Leadership Network, and The Woodlands Foundation. Sarah is a "lived experience" speaker and writer with bipolar who fosters better understanding of mental health to end stigma. Sarah promotes how to surrender or let go as her philosophy in all her writing- self help for sites, books, or otherwise. Her website is http://www.sarahjeannebrowne.com. You can also find her on twitter @sarahjbrowne and facebook @sarahjsocialjustice.
How mental Health Advocacy Is Important To All, By Sarah Jeanne Browne
Sarah Jeanne Browne is a speaker, writer, and activist. She is a self help writer who has been published on Forbes, Lifehack, Tiny Buddha, Thrive Global, Elephant Journal, and more. She has led workshops for youth on leadership for The Peal Center, Pennsylvania Youth Leadership Network, and The Woodlands Foundation. Sarah is a "lived experience" speaker and writer with bipolar who fosters better understanding of mental health to end stigma. Sarah promotes how to surrender or let go as her philosophy in all her writing- self help for sites, books, or otherwise. Her website is http://www.sarahjeannebrowne.com. You can also find her on twitter @sarahjbrowne and facebook @sarahjsocialjustice.
An Advocating Momma, by Domonique Howell
My name is Domonique Howell, a mother and a disability and family advocate from Philadelphia PA. My passion for advocacy truly began when I conceived my daughter. Unfortunately, during my pregnancy I experienced subpar prenatal care, medical disparities, and discrimination because the family practice and other practices at the hospital lacked accessibility and the … Continue reading An Advocating Momma, by Domonique Howell
How To Combat The Stigma Of Invisible Disabilities, By Sarah Jeanne Browne
Sarah Jeanne Browne is a speaker, writer, and activist. She is a self help writer who has been published on Forbes, Lifehack, Tiny Buddha, Thrive Global, Elephant Journal, and more. She has led workshops for youth on leadership for The Peal Center, Pennsylvania Youth Leadership Network, and The Woodlands Foundation. Sarah is a "lived experience" speaker and writer with bipolar who fosters better understanding of mental health to end stigma. Sarah promotes how to surrender or let go as her philosophy in all her writing- self help for sites, books, or otherwise. Her website is http://www.sarahjeannebrowne.com. You can also find her on twitter @sarahjbrowne and facebook @sarahjsocialjustice.
ADDICTION & DISABILITIES: The Very Different Struggle- By Noemi Gonzalez
My name is Noemi Gonzalez and I am a mother of 4 and I am presently working towards a degree in addictions psychology with a minor in political sciences. I am partnered with several organizations, and I am an activist supporting the rights of individuals with disabilities. Additionally, I am a consultant for … Continue reading ADDICTION & DISABILITIES: The Very Different Struggle- By Noemi Gonzalez
Being A Boss, by Josie Badger
Growing up with a disability I had to be creative and self-motivated in order to be successful. In the 80s and 90s “a significant percent of “normal” activities for kids were not accessible so I had to be creative to be able to be involved. I also spent a significant amount of my elementary … Continue reading Being A Boss, by Josie Badger
Getting to know assistive tech! By Ren Koloni
Ren Koloni (they/them) A white person with curly hair in a ponytail stands in front of a mirror. They are holding their phone in one hand and a blue cane in the other. They are wearing rectangular glasses, a black cloth face mask, and a light grey tank top with an image of a bison skull on it.
My journey to a Job I Love, By: Rachel Shandler
Work Hard, Be Kind, Believe in Yourself And Amazing things will Happen Graduating from college, the next step in many people’s lives is finding a job. For most people that is not always easy. It includes steps like building a resume, where to look for job, and interview preparations. For someone with a disability, … Continue reading My journey to a Job I Love, By: Rachel Shandler
Homecare is self-care, by Anomie Fatale
As a physically disabled person who can’t independently do all their ADL’s (acts of daily living), people seem surprised when they ask me “Who takes care of you?” and I respond take care of myself.” I’ve had many caregivers since becoming disabled. Before I had homecare services, I was dependent on friends and partners helping … Continue reading Homecare is self-care, by Anomie Fatale
My disabled journey to employment (and understanding), by Anomie Fatale
My disabled journey to employment (and understanding), by Anomie Fatale Before I became disabled, I wanted to be a doctor or medical researcher. It was a realistic goal. I had the intelligence, drive, grades, and most importantly, I had the health for it. I was a 3.9 GPA in college with an entrance into a … Continue reading My disabled journey to employment (and understanding), by Anomie Fatale