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The Ability Toolbox is a self-help community for people with disabilities, chronic illnesses, and mental health conditions. We pay writers when we can afford to, and support disabled artisans and small business owners by giving them a platform to promote their work.
The Ability Toolbox is a self-help community for people with disabilities, chronic illnesses, and mental health conditions. We pay writers when we can afford to, and support disabled artisans and small business owners by giving them a platform to promote their work.
When I was a child growing up with cerebral palsy, there was almost no disability representation in books. Thankfully, things have changed and we're telling our own stories now. https://theabilitytoolbox.com/cerebral-palsy-books-authors-cp/ #CerebralPalsy #Disability #OwnVoices
14 Cerebral Palsy Books Written by Authors with CP - The Ability Toolbox
These cerebral palsy books include memoirs and children's books, and they're all written by authors who have CP themselves. #OwnVoices
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May 15, 2025 at 3:25 AM
When I was a child growing up with cerebral palsy, there was almost no disability representation in books. Thankfully, things have changed and we're telling our own stories now. https://theabilitytoolbox.com/cerebral-palsy-books-authors-cp/ #CerebralPalsy #Disability #OwnVoices
Fidget jewelry can help #neurodivergent people — individuals with #anxiety, #autism, #ADHD, #SensoryProcessingDisorder, and more — cope with the stress of daily life. https://theabilitytoolbox.com/fidget-jewelry-anxiety-autism-adhd/ #FidgetJewelry
Beautiful Stim and Fidget Jewelry for Adults with Anxiety, Autism, & ADHD
This fidget jewelry is ideal for adults with autism, anxiety, and/or ADHD who need to stim and meet their sensory needs.
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May 14, 2025 at 3:35 AM
Fidget jewelry can help #neurodivergent people — individuals with #anxiety, #autism, #ADHD, #SensoryProcessingDisorder, and more — cope with the stress of daily life. https://theabilitytoolbox.com/fidget-jewelry-anxiety-autism-adhd/ #FidgetJewelry
Chewelry, also known as chew jewelry, can help people on the autism spectrum, as well as those with sensory processing disorder, ADHD, and other #neurodivergent conditions to manage their sensory needs. https://theabilitytoolbox.com/chewelry-sensory-chew-jewelry-autism-adhd/ #Autism #ADHD #Chewelry
Chewelry Stylish Sensory Chew Jewelry for Autism & ADHD
Chewelry for adults, teens, and kids with autism, ADHD, and sensory processing needs. Chewable necklaces and chew jewelry for work or school.
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May 13, 2025 at 3:10 AM
Chewelry, also known as chew jewelry, can help people on the autism spectrum, as well as those with sensory processing disorder, ADHD, and other #neurodivergent conditions to manage their sensory needs. https://theabilitytoolbox.com/chewelry-sensory-chew-jewelry-autism-adhd/ #Autism #ADHD #Chewelry
Representation is important, and these funny t-shirts and sweatshirts are a great way to rep your chronic illness. https://theabilitytoolbox.com/chronic-illness-t-shirts-clothing-spoonies/ #ChronicIllness #Spoonie #Fibromyalgia
14 Thoughtful & Funny Chronic Illness T-Shirts & Spoonie Clothing
These thought-provoking and funny chronic illness t-shirts let you show your spoonie pride and raise awareness of invisible illness.
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May 12, 2025 at 3:05 AM
Representation is important, and these funny t-shirts and sweatshirts are a great way to rep your chronic illness. https://theabilitytoolbox.com/chronic-illness-t-shirts-clothing-spoonies/ #ChronicIllness #Spoonie #Fibromyalgia
Chronic illness pins, stickers, and patches are a way to let the world know where you stand — even on the days you can't stand. https://theabilitytoolbox.com/chronic-illness-pins-stickers-patches/ #ChronicIllness #ChronicPain #Spoonie
13 Chronic Illness Pins, Stickers, & Patches Spoonies Will Love
These uplifting and funny chronic illness pins, buttons, stickers, and patches can help you raise awareness and be a spoonie warrior.
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May 11, 2025 at 5:05 AM
Chronic illness pins, stickers, and patches are a way to let the world know where you stand — even on the days you can't stand. https://theabilitytoolbox.com/chronic-illness-pins-stickers-patches/ #ChronicIllness #ChronicPain #Spoonie
The #autistic community has been speaking out because we need more than #AutismAwareness. We need #AutismAcceptance https://theabilitytoolbox.com/autism-acceptance-pins-buttons-stickers-neurodiversity/ #ActuallyAutistic #AutisticPride
Autism Acceptance Pins, Stickers & Accessories - Celebrate Neurodiversity
These autism pins, buttons, and stickers celebrate neurodiversity, advocate for autism acceptance, and empower actually autistic people.
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May 10, 2025 at 3:45 AM
The #autistic community has been speaking out because we need more than #AutismAwareness. We need #AutismAcceptance https://theabilitytoolbox.com/autism-acceptance-pins-buttons-stickers-neurodiversity/ #ActuallyAutistic #AutisticPride
Children’s books about disabilities and differences used to be rare when I was growing up, but are becoming more popular. https://theabilitytoolbox.com/childrens-books-about-disabilities-educational/ #KidLit #Disability #Inclusion
23 Children's Books About Disabilities That Are Educational and Fun
These children's books about disabilities help teach kids about diversity and inclusion in ways that are both educational and fun.
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May 8, 2025 at 3:25 AM
Children’s books about disabilities and differences used to be rare when I was growing up, but are becoming more popular. https://theabilitytoolbox.com/childrens-books-about-disabilities-educational/ #KidLit #Disability #Inclusion
Board games and card games are loved by people of all ages and social backgrounds and there is a good reason for that — they are great tools for learning, socializing, and enjoying leisure time. https://theabilitytoolbox.com/board-games-blind-low-vision/ #Blind #LowVision #BoardGames
16 Fun Board Games for Blind People and Those with Low Vision
These card games and board games for blind people and those with low vision are accessible to play with sighted friends and family too.
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May 6, 2025 at 3:10 AM
Board games and card games are loved by people of all ages and social backgrounds and there is a good reason for that — they are great tools for learning, socializing, and enjoying leisure time. https://theabilitytoolbox.com/board-games-blind-low-vision/ #Blind #LowVision #BoardGames
#SensorySwings are important tools to help children and adults with conditions such as #autism and #ADHD self-regulate and live their best lives. https://theabilitytoolbox.com/sensory-swings-autism-adhd-adults-kids/ #SensorySwing #SensoryRoom
Sensory Swings for Kids and Adults with Autism or ADHD: A Guide
An autistic-written guide to sensory swings and sensory furniture for neurodivergent adults and children with autism or ADHD.
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May 5, 2025 at 3:05 AM
#SensorySwings are important tools to help children and adults with conditions such as #autism and #ADHD self-regulate and live their best lives. https://theabilitytoolbox.com/sensory-swings-autism-adhd-adults-kids/ #SensorySwing #SensoryRoom
With so many products on the market aimed at helping insomniacs get a decent night’s sleep, it can be hard to know where to start. Here are some #spoonie specific tips! https://theabilitytoolbox.com/sleep-insomnia-chronic-illness/ #ChronicIllness #ChronicPain #Painsomnia
5 Things to Help You Sleep When You Have a Chronic Illness
If you struggle to sleep because of chronic illness, these simple items help combat chronic pain and banish insomnia for a good night's rest.
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May 4, 2025 at 5:05 AM
With so many products on the market aimed at helping insomniacs get a decent night’s sleep, it can be hard to know where to start. Here are some #spoonie specific tips! https://theabilitytoolbox.com/sleep-insomnia-chronic-illness/ #ChronicIllness #ChronicPain #Painsomnia
This in-depth guide to sensory chairs can help you evaluate the wide variety of options available and choose the right active seating for your needs. https://theabilitytoolbox.com/sensory-chairs-autism-adhd/ #SensoryRoom #Autism #ADHD
Sensory Chairs for Active Seating with Autism and ADHD: A Guide
Sensory chairs can help children and adults with autism, ADHD, and/or sensory processing disorder to focus at work and school.
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May 3, 2025 at 3:45 AM
This in-depth guide to sensory chairs can help you evaluate the wide variety of options available and choose the right active seating for your needs. https://theabilitytoolbox.com/sensory-chairs-autism-adhd/ #SensoryRoom #Autism #ADHD
Here are gift ideas for almost everyone on your shopping list so you can support these innovative small business owners with Down syndrome. https://theabilitytoolbox.com/down-syndrome-small-business-entrepreneurs/ #DownSyndrome #TheLuckyFew
6 Small Business Owners with Down Syndrome You Can Support
These innovative small business owners with Down syndrome make unique gifts you or a loved one will enjoy during the holidays or anytime.
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May 2, 2025 at 2:50 AM
Here are gift ideas for almost everyone on your shopping list so you can support these innovative small business owners with Down syndrome. https://theabilitytoolbox.com/down-syndrome-small-business-entrepreneurs/ #DownSyndrome #TheLuckyFew
Sensory lights are becoming more popular in sensory rooms and classrooms across the world. Here are some of our favorites. https://theabilitytoolbox.com/sensory-lights-kids-adults-autism-adhd/ #Autism #ADHD #SensoryRoom
Sensory Lights for Autism and ADHD: A Guide
Sensory lights can help create a calming environment for adults and children with autism, ADHD, and sensory processing disorder.
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May 1, 2025 at 3:25 AM
Sensory lights are becoming more popular in sensory rooms and classrooms across the world. Here are some of our favorites. https://theabilitytoolbox.com/sensory-lights-kids-adults-autism-adhd/ #Autism #ADHD #SensoryRoom
Mental health books such as self-help books and trauma-related memoirs have gotten more diverse. https://theabilitytoolbox.com/mental-health-books-bipoc-lgbtq-diversity/ #MentalHealth #BlackMentalHealth #LGBTQMentalHealth
10 Mental Health Books That Are BIPOC and LGBTQ Inclusive
These mental health books can be important self-help tools for healing and are inclusive of BIPOC, LGBTQ, and other diverse groups of people.
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April 30, 2025 at 3:35 AM
Mental health books such as self-help books and trauma-related memoirs have gotten more diverse. https://theabilitytoolbox.com/mental-health-books-bipoc-lgbtq-diversity/ #MentalHealth #BlackMentalHealth #LGBTQMentalHealth
I grew up with my younger brother who has Down syndrome, and back then, I never once ran across a character with his genetic condition. Thankfully, young readers today have many options. https://theabilitytoolbox.com/childrens-books-down-syndrome/ #DownSyndrome #TheLuckyFew
These 9 Children's Books Feature Characters with Down Syndrome
These children's books depict characters with Down syndrome accurately in entertaining stories that encourage respect and inclusion.
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April 29, 2025 at 3:10 AM
I grew up with my younger brother who has Down syndrome, and back then, I never once ran across a character with his genetic condition. Thankfully, young readers today have many options. https://theabilitytoolbox.com/childrens-books-down-syndrome/ #DownSyndrome #TheLuckyFew
We want apparel and accessories that support #neurodiversity acceptance and demonstrate how we embrace our ADHD brains. https://theabilitytoolbox.com/adhd-merch-funny-t-shirts-pins-stickers/ #ADHD #Neurodivergent
ADHD Merch: T-Shirts, Pins & Stickers for Proud Neurodivergents
Awesome ADHD merch including enamel pins, stickers, t-shirts & more from disabled-owned businesses. Celebrate being your neurodivergent self!
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April 28, 2025 at 3:05 AM
We want apparel and accessories that support #neurodiversity acceptance and demonstrate how we embrace our ADHD brains. https://theabilitytoolbox.com/adhd-merch-funny-t-shirts-pins-stickers/ #ADHD #Neurodivergent
If you struggle as I do, these fidget toys for skin picking can help you direct your focus elsewhere and address your needs in a healthy way. https://theabilitytoolbox.com/fidget-toys-skin-picking-hair-pulling-dermatillomania/ #FidgetToys #SkinPicking #Trichotillomania
Fidget Toys for Skin Picking, Hair Pulling, and Dermatillomania
Fidget toys for skin picking help with dermatillomania, trichotillomania (hair pulling), & other BFRBs (body-focused repetitive behaviors).
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April 27, 2025 at 5:05 AM
If you struggle as I do, these fidget toys for skin picking can help you direct your focus elsewhere and address your needs in a healthy way. https://theabilitytoolbox.com/fidget-toys-skin-picking-hair-pulling-dermatillomania/ #FidgetToys #SkinPicking #Trichotillomania
Seeking fashionable stoma covers, catheter covers, tube tape, and crutch pads? https://theabilitytoolbox.com/stylish-medical-aids-glamorous/ #ChronicIllness #Disability #MobilityAids
15 Shops Making Glamorous & Stylish Medical Aids
Stylish medical aids bring fashion and fun to stoma bags, catheter covers, tube tape and covers, walker and crutch handle pads and more.
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April 26, 2025 at 3:46 AM
Seeking fashionable stoma covers, catheter covers, tube tape, and crutch pads? https://theabilitytoolbox.com/stylish-medical-aids-glamorous/ #ChronicIllness #Disability #MobilityAids
We love these educational and funny dysautonomia t-shirts, stickers, and pins. https://theabilitytoolbox.com/pots-dysautonomia-t-shirts-pins-stickers/ #Dysautonomia #POTS #ChronicIllness
14 POTS and Dysautonomia T-Shirts, Pins, and Stickers
These POTS and dysautonomia t-shirts, pins, and stickers raise awareness of postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome and chronic illnesses.
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April 25, 2025 at 2:50 AM
We love these educational and funny dysautonomia t-shirts, stickers, and pins. https://theabilitytoolbox.com/pots-dysautonomia-t-shirts-pins-stickers/ #Dysautonomia #POTS #ChronicIllness
We’ve got the ultimate guide to wheelchair accessories to make life easier while transforming you into a style icon. https://theabilitytoolbox.com/wheelchair-accessories/ #Disability #Wheelchair
Wheelchair Accessories to Pimp Your Ride - The Ability Toolbox
These fashionable and useful wheelchair accessories make your manual or power wheelchair look fabulous and can help make your life easier.
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April 24, 2025 at 3:25 AM
We’ve got the ultimate guide to wheelchair accessories to make life easier while transforming you into a style icon. https://theabilitytoolbox.com/wheelchair-accessories/ #Disability #Wheelchair
If you need to take a lot of medications, these pill organizers can help keep you on schedule, and even do so with style! https://theabilitytoolbox.com/pill-organizers-cases-medication-schedule/ #ChronicIllness #SpoonieGifts #Disability
32 Fabulous Pill Organizers for Keeping Track of Your Medication
These pill organizers help you remember to take medications at home or when traveling using alarms, labels, & more useful pill case features.
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April 23, 2025 at 3:35 AM
If you need to take a lot of medications, these pill organizers can help keep you on schedule, and even do so with style! https://theabilitytoolbox.com/pill-organizers-cases-medication-schedule/ #ChronicIllness #SpoonieGifts #Disability
These thoughtful mental health gifts can help you provide support for a loved one when they need it most. https://theabilitytoolbox.com/mental-health-gifts/ #MentalHealth #Depression #Anxiety #PTSD
23 Meaningful Mental Health Gifts to Help a Struggling Loved One
These mental health gifts offer hope and support to a family member or friend who is struggling with depression, anxiety, or PTSD.
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April 22, 2025 at 3:11 AM
These thoughtful mental health gifts can help you provide support for a loved one when they need it most. https://theabilitytoolbox.com/mental-health-gifts/ #MentalHealth #Depression #Anxiety #PTSD
Let’s take an in-depth look at recommended migraine relief products and home remedies that are proven to be effective for helping to manage this complex condition. https://theabilitytoolbox.com/migraine-relief-home-remedies/ #Migraine #ChronicMigraine
17 Migraine Relief Home Remedies That Actually Work
If you're seeking migraine relief, these home remedies can help you manage headache pain, nausea, and light sensitivity to recover quickly.
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April 21, 2025 at 3:05 AM
Let’s take an in-depth look at recommended migraine relief products and home remedies that are proven to be effective for helping to manage this complex condition. https://theabilitytoolbox.com/migraine-relief-home-remedies/ #Migraine #ChronicMigraine
Chronic pain + insomnia = painsomnia. If you can't sleep because of arthritis, joint pain, or muscle aches, try these tips for a good night's rest. https://theabilitytoolbox.com/painsomnia-cant-sleep-chronic-pain/ #ChronicPain #Painsomnia #ChronicIllness #Spoonie
9 Soothing Strategies to Help You Sleep When Painsomnia Strikes
Chronic pain + insomnia = painsomnia. If you can't sleep because of arthritis, joint pain or muscle aches, try these tips for a good night's rest.
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April 20, 2025 at 5:05 AM
Chronic pain + insomnia = painsomnia. If you can't sleep because of arthritis, joint pain, or muscle aches, try these tips for a good night's rest. https://theabilitytoolbox.com/painsomnia-cant-sleep-chronic-pain/ #ChronicPain #Painsomnia #ChronicIllness #Spoonie
These small kitchen appliances make cooking easier for people with arthritis & disabilities that affect hand strength & fine motor coordination. https://theabilitytoolbox.com/kitchen-appliances-limited-hand-strength-dexterity-arthritis/ #Disability #Arthritis #ChronicPain
7 Useful Kitchen Appliances for People With Limited Hand Use
These small kitchen appliances make cooking easier for people with arthritis & disabilities that affect hand strength & fine motor coordination.
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April 19, 2025 at 3:45 AM
These small kitchen appliances make cooking easier for people with arthritis & disabilities that affect hand strength & fine motor coordination. https://theabilitytoolbox.com/kitchen-appliances-limited-hand-strength-dexterity-arthritis/ #Disability #Arthritis #ChronicPain