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Health and healthcare are at the forefront of disability rights issues. In these pieces, you’ll find insights on topics ranging from insurance and the need for systemic change within medical institutions, to the importance of self-care for your physical and mental well-being.

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Mobile app icons of assorted telehealth providers from the App Store are seen on a smartphone.

As a Disabled Person, Expanded Access to Telehealth is One Result of the Pandemic That I Hope Will Continue

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Woman in a grocery store holding a basket in one hand and a product in the other hand, reading its label.

The FDA’s Relaxed Food Labeling Guidelines in Response to the Pandemic are Dangerous

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A photo of a stethoscope on a table next to building blocks with medical icons like a stethoscope and hospital bed to indicate building blocks of healthcare.

We Cannot Neglect the Health Needs of Chronically Ill and Disabled People During the Pandemic

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The top of a traditional doctor's office standing weight scale

Using a Wheelchair Shouldn’t Mean I Have to Play “Guess My Weight” at the Doctor

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Box of Hydroxychloroquine Tablets

I Take Hydroxychloroquine For My Autoimmune Disease. President Trump and Dr. Oz Pushing It As a Cure for COVID-19 Puts My Health— and the Health of Millions Like Me — at Risk.

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Disabled, Not Disposable – ChrisTiana

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Disabled, Not Disposable – Eliza

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Disabled, Not Disposable – Joe

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In the Face of the Pandemic, A Reminder for Disabled People: You Are Enough

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For the Chronic Illness Community, Quarantine Life is Nothing New

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Enduring Chronic Pain During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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We Need More Than Social Distancing. We Need Social Safety Nets.

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The author resting her head on her mother's shoulder

What Can Experiences of Chemically Sensitive People Teach Us During Social Distancing?

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Working and Studying at Home Shouldn’t Be Pandemic-Only Accommodations

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Deaf People Need Access to Information During Emergencies, Too

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