The hottest Disability Substack posts right now

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Β‘Do Not Panic! β€’ 1316 implied HN points β€’ 09 Feb 24
  1. Scientists predicted Covid could be a mass disabling event due to its nature of attacking every organ in the body and causing long-term health issues.
  2. The number of long-term sick individuals in the UK and USA has significantly increased, with the blame shifting to factors like lockdowns rather than the virus itself.
  3. Media and politicians are not acknowledging the correlation between increased disability rates and Covid, showing a trend of denial and blame shifting instead of addressing the real issues.
undefended / undefeated β€’ 393 implied HN points β€’ 05 Nov 23
  1. Design for disability aims to broaden accessibility and recognition of full personhood, beyond medical labels.
  2. There is a concerning trend of medicalization, with more diagnoses and treatments for various conditions.
  3. The paradox of medicalization raises questions about the nature of everyday suffering and the need for both biomedical and existential approaches.
Nuances β€’ 19 implied HN points β€’ 03 Feb 24
  1. A blind school in Kerala focuses on overall student development through sports and co-curricular activities.
  2. Visiting a classroom for the blind showed the use of braille in everyday learning, highlighting the effort required for blind students to communicate.
  3. Gratitude was felt for eyesight and admiration for Louis Braille and blind individuals using Braille to express themselves.
lettersonbeing β€’ 157 implied HN points β€’ 25 Jun 23
  1. The author received a diagnosis of mild neurocognitive disorder secondary to multiple sclerosis, which has had an impact on their cognitive function and ability to work.
  2. The diagnosis has brought a mix of relief and anxiety, as the author grapples with the implications for their future, including concerns about financial stability and support.
  3. Despite the challenges, the author finds humor in the face of fear and uncertainty, learning to navigate life with a new perspective, acceptance, and hope for the future.
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Wheel’s Substack β€’ 19 implied HN points β€’ 07 May 23
  1. Labour-inclusive capitalism promotes the idea of collaboration between capital and labor for optimal capitalism.
  2. Some perspectives view UBI as exclusionary and ableist due to the focus on labor inclusion and agency.
  3. Labor-inclusive capitalism dominates the ideology of influential members of the Labour party.