by Anomie Fatale The only thing scarier than having a medical condition is having one that most doctors don’t know anything about. We try to assure ourselves that modern medicine has advanced to where all conditions are known and treatments have been safely tested. We don’t want to think about how we might actually be … Continue reading Medical Science vs. Identity
by Cara Liebowitz Two years ago, I had almost given up hope that I would ever work a steady job. I was living on Long Island, in a suburb of New York City, just a short train ride away from the hustle and bustle of Manhattan: land of opportunity, jobs, and some of the best pizza … Continue reading Access to Employment Means More Than Getting a Job
by Dr. Josie Badger As an individual with a significant physical disability, I was fully included in mainstream education classes, and I believe in the academic and social importance of the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE). I graduated valedictorian from high school and went on to higher education; none of this would have been possible without … Continue reading Inclusion is Fantastic and…
This is the fourth and final blog in our #MeToo series in which our contributors tell their stories of being people with disabilities who are also victims of sexual abuse. At the bottom of this and each part in the series, you will find resources for assault survivors. In the interest of protecting individuals’ privacy, if … Continue reading Disability and #MeToo: Part 4
This blog is the third in a four-part series in which our contributors tell their stories of being people with disabilities who are also victims of sexual abuse. At the bottom of this and each part in the series, you will find resources for assault survivors. In the interest of protecting individuals’ privacy, if you would … Continue reading Disability and #MeToo: Part 3
Today's blog is the second of a four-part series in which our contributors tell their stories of being people with disabilities who are also victims of sexual abuse. At the bottom of this and each part in the series, you will find resources for assault survivors. In the interest of protecting individuals’ privacy, if you would … Continue reading Disability and #MeToo: Part 2
This month's blog post addresses the serious but often-ignored intersection of disability and sexual assault/abuse. RAISE is proud to highlight this four-part series of personal stories from our guest contributors, who have bravely shared their experiences as people with disabilities coping with the aftermath of the sexual assaults they endured.
by Dr. Josie Badger Image matters, or at least we think so in high school. From the stars of the most recent Netflix series to the kids that sit at the “cool kid table” in the cafeteria, image matters. Although many of us as adults recognize that being cool is not everything, to a teenager … Continue reading Be Like the Cool Kids
by Dr. Josie Badger Transition means something different to everyone. Each profession has its own definition, goals, and processes. Although they are written differently, all definitions include the idea of change, progress over time, and successful adult outcomes. But until you are knee-deep in the process, these mean very little. Few youth with or without disabilities truly … Continue reading What is Transition?
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