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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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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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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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Listen Up: Chronically Ill People Know What We’re Talking About When it Comes to COVID-19

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Disabled People Are Not Simply Dispensable During a Pandemic

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Disability Accommodations and Supports Can Help Everyone Prevent COVID-19

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Reminder: Non-Disabled People Aren’t the Only Ones Affected by COVID-19

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“Tell Me What It Feels Like” – A Disabled Woman’s Exploration of Cannabis

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Brexit is Already Blocking Access to Birth Control

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How have wildfires impacted your health and your community?

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People Who Use Inhalers Aren’t Responsible for the Climate Crisis. Corporations and Governments Are.

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5 Things Disabled People are Looking for in Healthcare Plans as the 2020 Elections Approach

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