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Grace Dow
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I am a writer who has cerebral palsy. Please visit my blog at https://gracedowwrites.com/
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Today’s blog post is about the real harm behind fake images.

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Weaponized Disability
CW: Ageism & Ableism On social media platforms, there are AI-generated images of President Donald Trump surfacing. The images show President Trump in either a walker or a wheelchair. There has …
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January 2, 2026 at 11:04 AM
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Today's blog post is about 2026.

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Welcome 2026
CW: Death It’s finally 2026. 2025 was a tough year for me. I felt adrift. Some days it felt like I was barely holding it together, but with the love of family and friends, I made it through.&…
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January 1, 2026 at 12:59 PM
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Today’s blog post is about 2025.

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A Tough Year
CW: Death Today is New Year’s Eve. 2025 has been an extremely difficult year for me. This year, I’ve felt adrift. Some days it felt like I was barely holding it together, but with the love of …
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December 31, 2025 at 9:53 AM
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Today's blog post is about the quality of home healthcare services.

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Asleep on Duty
CW: Neglect The story of Damon Brooks, a paraplegic living in Washington, D.C., and a sports journalist, is a harsh reminder of the fragility of home care when oversight fails. According to NBC Was…
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December 30, 2025 at 7:29 AM
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Today's blog post is about my grandmother.

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Forever My Grandmother
CW: Death Today marks 13 years since my grandmother passed away.  I have been blessed to have two wonderful grandmothers. Growing up, I always enjoyed spending time with both of them.  On…
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December 29, 2025 at 7:33 AM
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Today's blog post is about the dangers of ableism in healthcare.

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Ableism in Healthcare
CW: Ableism Ableism in healthcare is often hidden in plain sight. It is found in assumptions, in quick judgments, and in those brief moments when a patient’s preexisting condition is blamed f…
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December 28, 2025 at 1:18 PM
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Today’s blog post is about people who have died and the ways their love still shows up.

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I Wish Heaven Had Visiting Hours
CW: Death December is a bittersweet month for me. Monday marks 13 years since my grandmother passed away.  I have been blessed to have two wonderful grandmothers. Growing up, I always enjoyed …
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December 27, 2025 at 8:12 AM
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Today's blog post is about gifts.

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The Piggy Bank
Yesterday was Christmas, and I enjoyed a peaceful day with my family. I’ve always had a soft spot for sentimental gifts. Those are the kind of gifts that mean something more than just the day itsel…
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December 26, 2025 at 9:43 AM
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Today's blog post is about Christmas.

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The Quiet “More” the Grinch Spoke Of
After enjoying a spaghetti dinner with my family last night, I came home and watched How the Grinch Stole Christmas. The original special from the 1960s is one of my favorite holiday classics.&nbsp…
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December 25, 2025 at 8:23 AM
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Today's blog post is about Christmas Eve.

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A Christmas Eve Wrapped in Memory
CW: Death Today is Christmas Eve. Christmas is about more than buying things. It is a time to reflect on old memories and make new ones. It is a time where family and friends gather together to sha…
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December 24, 2025 at 10:34 AM
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Today’s blog post is about the growing debate over disability accommodations in college.

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What Colleges Still Get Wrong About Disability
A surge in the use of disability accommodations, especially extra time on exams, is reigniting debates about fairness in higher education. For professors, the increase in accommodations has proven …
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December 23, 2025 at 12:41 PM
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Today's blog post is about why assumptions about disability spread faster than understanding.

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The Cost of Our Judgments
CW: Ableism The “Jetway Jesus” phenomenon has gained such traction on social media because it not only capitalizes on confusion and suspicion but also because airports are where frustration, stress…
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December 22, 2025 at 11:03 AM
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Today's blog post is about how to treat disabled people.

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I’m Fighting to Be Seen in a World That Looks Away
Recently, my Facebook friend Joe Carr posted about the infantilization of disabled adults. As a 26-year-old with cerebral palsy, this is a feeling that is all too familiar to me. I want people…
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December 20, 2025 at 8:38 AM
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Today's blog post is about Justin Olson’s view on disability and marriage.

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Olson’s Words Deny Disabled Love
CW: Ableism On Wednesday, Justin Olson, who is a candidate for a seat as a federal judge in the Southern District of Indiana, admitted during his confirmation hearing that in a 2015 sermon, he had …
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December 19, 2025 at 6:33 AM
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Today's blog post is about preventable deaths among people with IDD.

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Left Waiting, Life Lost
CW: Death An investigation has concluded that a 45-year-old disabled man, who waited 34 hours for antibiotics at a hospital in England, died a preventable death. He died of sepsis after being refer…
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December 18, 2025 at 8:13 AM
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Today's blog post is about how winter can affect disabled people.

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Ice and Isolation
With Winter coming, many disabled people are bracing for another difficult season. Winter weather often presents extra challenges for disabled people. For me, the weather influences my spasticity.&…
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December 17, 2025 at 12:39 PM
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Today's blog post is about accommodations in college.

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The New Test Wars: Part II
CW: Ableism A surge in the use of disability accommodations, especially extra time on exams, is reigniting debates about fairness in higher education. For professors, the increase in accommodations…
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December 16, 2025 at 7:31 AM
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Today's blog post is about ABLE accounts and systemic barriers.

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Better Than Nothing
Recently, Dom Evans posted about ABLE (Achieving a Better Life) accounts on Facebook. When ABLE accounts began, they were touted as a way for disabled people to save money without losing their Medi…
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December 15, 2025 at 6:15 AM
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Today's blog post is about America’s rising healthcare costs.

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The Deadly Cost
CW: Death For a generation now, American workers have been living inside a quiet crisis. Their paychecks inch upward, slowly and predictably, while the cost of staying insured surges. Health insura…
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December 14, 2025 at 12:18 PM
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Today's blog post is about resilience with CP.

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Living Uncertain
Living with cerebral palsy means that my body can leave me feeling uncertain.  When I wake up, I often do not know how my spasticity, fatigue, and pain will make me feel.  One of the most…
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December 13, 2025 at 6:39 AM
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Today’s blog post is about IQ and the death penalty.

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IQ Scores on Trial
CW: Murder The Supreme Court is weighing how important IQ tests are in determining a person’s intellectual disability in order to avoid execution. This case concerns a death-row inmate named Joseph…
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December 12, 2025 at 5:55 AM
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Today's blog post is about the discrimination faced by disabled students within higher education.

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Locked Doors, Lost Futures in Higher Education
CW: Ableism Rachel Young is a PhD student at the University of Rhode Island who has cerebral palsy. She has filed a federal lawsuit against the university for violating the Americans with Disabilit…
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December 11, 2025 at 10:07 AM
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Today’s blog post is about crowdfunding for everyday needs.

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The GoFundMe Economy
CW: Death Over the past year, crowdfunding has changed in ways that reveal much about life in the United States. According to GoFundMe’s recent “Year in Help” report, more people than ever are usin…
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December 10, 2025 at 7:50 AM
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Today’s blog post is about crowdfunding for everyday needs.

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The GoFundMe Economy
CW: Death Over the past year, crowdfunding has changed in ways that reveal much about life in the United States. According to GoFundMe’s recent “Year in Help” report, more people than ever are usin…
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December 10, 2025 at 7:41 AM
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Today's blog post is about how disabled teenagers could be affected by Australia’s social media ban.

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When Disability Meets Disconnection
Australia is preparing to enforce a landmark law on December 10, 2025, that will prohibit anyone under the age of 16 from using social media platforms. TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, Snapchat, Faceboo…
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December 9, 2025 at 7:43 AM