Disable the Difference @DisabletheDiff
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World Down Syndrome Day occurs on March 21st each year. Swipe to learn more about what down syndrome is, and how this day is celebrated! #WorldDownDyndromeDay #march21 #DownSyndromeAwareness #disablethedifference #disabilitypride #youth #education #school #canada
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A recent study by the University of Oxford and Oxford Health Foundation has revealed that individuals with a learning disability have a higher rate of fractures compared to those of the same age and gender without a learning disability. Why may this be? Read to learn why ! 1/2
Judy was at the forefront of major disability rights demonstrations, founded national and international disability advocacy organizations, held federal government positions, and was featured in the Oscar-nominated documentary film, Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution. 1/2…
March is Developmental Disability Awareness Month which aims to raise awareness about the lived-experiences of individuals with developmental disabilities. #march #developmentaldisabilities #awareness #disablethedifference #disability #downs #autism #CerebralPalsy #education
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In order to live a healthy lifestyle with ADHD it is important to understand what ADHD is and what can be done to create better outcomes. This post describes how a healthy lifestyle can be achieved, this is done through sleep, outdoor activity, and diet. 1/2
Autistic burnout can be quite scary for those unaware of what they’re experiencing. A number of factors can cause it, and it manifests differently in every autistic person. Swipe to learn more! #asd #autism #autismburnout #disablethedifference #awareness #neurodivergence
Music Therapy has been used as a way of rehabilitation for those with Learning Disabilities. In order to learn about learning disabilities and how music therapy is used to remedy them, take a look at the post above! #musictherapy #disability #disablethedifference #advocacy
Swipe to read more about the systematic barriers that prevent stable housing and how you can help this holiday season! 1/2 #poverty #disability #homelessness #disablethedifference #learningdisability #discrimination #canada #ontario #health
For centuries, we’ve connected intimately with domesticated animals. But there’s another unsung hero: horses. This post explores how helpful horses can be for people struggling with mental health and physical health🐴 #DisabilityTwitter #serviceanimal #supportanimal #horses
When we talk about learning disabilities, we tend to associate them with conditions which mainly involve one’s struggle to acquire language skills. However, there are also non-verbal learning disorders (NLD). Read the post below for more information!👇 1/2
Portrayals of disability in film and television are often unauthentic and stereotypical. It’s important to consider the accuracy of media portrayals, the diversity of perspectives, and the stereotypes media portrayal perpetuates. 1/2 #actors #media #disability
Swipe to learn more about how to create an inclusive environment on Halloween for children with disabilities! #halloween #disability #autism #adhd #disablethedifference #costume #HappyHalloween #parents #children #inclusivity #disabledandproud
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