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kev
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American, Australian, former evangelical, trail runner, disability parent, trying to listen more than I speak, he/him, on Awabakal land
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Please take a couple of minutes to read this piece.

It's important.

"We have ignored the perspectives, stories & voices of disabled people for so long that their actual needs, feelings and experiences are hardly acknowledged."
I've Been Paralyzed Since I Was 3. Here's Why Kindness Toward Disabled People Is More Complicated Than You Think
Editors Note: This is a boldly honest look at how people with paralysis have to deal with "overly kind" (well-meaning) offers of help. It's a uniquely
facingdisability.com
March 13, 2025 at 2:07 AM
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The Australian Music Therapy Association (AMTA) said it discovered on Friday that the NDIS will remove music therapy from the Capacity Building — Improved Daily Living category www.abc.net.au/news/2024-11...
Bill Shorten flags NDIS changes to music and art therapy funding, prompting concerns about costs
NDIS Minister Bill Shorten has flagged changes to the way music and art therapy are funded, raising concerns about access for participants.
www.abc.net.au
November 26, 2024 at 5:17 AM
A beautiful moment from my weekend trail run.
#running #trailrunning
November 25, 2024 at 6:33 AM
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What we are watching in real time is GOP congress women enacting disgust against trans-ness.

Erin is 100% spot on on highlighting that Mace's objection lies in being seen as "equal" with a trans woman.

Disgust demands that the disgusted perform expulsion.
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And there you have it.

Nancy Mace comes out and says, "It's offensive that a man in a skirt thinks that he's my equal"

That is what is driving them so mad. That a transgender person, duly elected to represent 1,000,000 people, could ever be her equal.
November 21, 2024 at 4:24 AM