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Mariah Zebrowski Leach on how support soothes rheumatoid arthritis

Listen to this Article Mariah Zebrowski Leach is a wife, mother and advocate. Her life with rheumatoid arthritis benefits from the support of her husband and kids. Her primary focus is a pregnancy and parenting website for moms and moms-to-be living with chronic illness.  https://www.mamasfacingforward.com Click here to read the 1st part of Mariah’s interview. […]

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What is fatigue? Understanding fatigue among students with disabilities can help schools moderate it

Listen to this Article During the COVID-19 pandemic, we heard about people experiencing different kinds of fatigue, whether related to burnout, being unmotivated to follow pandemic restrictions or as a symptom of infection. But what exactly is fatigue? Fatigue is not synonymous with tiredness. When one is tired, sleep helps. Fatigue results when cognitive, emotional or physical attentiveness is required for

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A Disabled Activist Speaks Out About Feeling ‘Disposable’

Listen to this Article SAN FRANCISCO — In early January, one of the country’s top public health officials went on national television and delivered what she called “really encouraging news” on Covid-19: A recent study showed that more than three-fourths of fatalities from the omicron variant of the virus occurred among people with several other medical conditions. “These are

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Q&A with Antoine Hunter, passionate urban dance warrior
By Angela Lynn

Listen to this Article Tell us a little about yourself and what brought you to where you are today? I am Antonie Hunter, the Founder and Artistic Director of the Urban Jazz Dance Company in Oakland, California. Being based where the Black Panthers organization was once headquartered, I am a multi-talented individual, teaching dance to

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What is rejection sensitive dysphoria?
By Bart Vulliamy

Listen to this Article Rejection sensitive dysphoria (RSD or rejection sensitivity) is an affliction common amongst people with ADHD, autism, personality disorders and other mental health conditions. RSD is the heightened emotional sensitivity to real or perceived rejection, criticism or feelings of inadequacy, causing overwhelming emotional and/or physical responses. This is not just limited to

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Twin sisters, Liz and Maddie Adams, champion the power of kindness and self-acceptance
By Alice Williams

Listen to this Article In a world that often overlooks the beauty within, the extraordinary bond between twins Liz and Maddie stands as a testament to the power of love, care, and family. Liz, born with Goldenhar Syndrome, has faced unique challenges throughout her life, but her journey has been defined by resilience, kindness, and

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