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Disabled Stereotypes Redefined
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Enfield, CT 06082
United States
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I am always there for anyone, and Iv'e helped people prevent their suicides, I just want everyone to be happy.
Why are you participating?
I've been called the r-slur, been told I'm not disabled, all because I unmask or don't use my mobility aids everyday.
Newton, MA
United States
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I volunteer with my local recycling center's Re-Use It "Swap Shop" program to reduce our town's waste stream output.
Why are you participating?
I want to show that neurodivergent and disabled people don't "have to" look like anything.
Worcester, MA
United States
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Volunteered at a library and organized a food drive at work place.
Why are you participating?
I'm tired not only of my labels, older, broken, feminazi but others for those who refuse to bow or conform.
Salem, MA
United States
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I can't work regular jobs so I volunteer - a lot!
Why are you participating?
Both disabled and gamers are often considered lazy and witches are misunderstood. I love volunteering and making a difference in people's lives.
Boston, MA
United States
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I check on my neighbors if I’m going to the store or taking my trash out or check on them to be sure they need anything.
Why are you participating?
I am disabled now I have had MS since I was 20. I walk with a wheeled walker. I am happy to still be walking, talking and have life, a daughter, & friends & family that love me at every stage of my journey.
Rutland, MA
United States
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After guys on motorcycles tried to terrorize me at a BLM protest I reached out to the community so that our next BLM protest had a full motorcycle escort. They didn't dare mess with the second march.
Taunton, MA
United States
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I volunteer in coding work to bring free, accessible software to systems that would otherwise be defunct.
Why are you participating?
As someone with a "scary" mental illness, I am frequently seen as a "monster", and I would love to be seen as human again.
Lowell, MA
United States
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I volunteer, fundraise, and participate as an athlete with Special Olympics Massachusetts!
Why are you participating?
I went to art school and have participated in another photo project. This is my 15th year anniversary.
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I volunteer multiple times a year as a blood drive recruiter for the Heinlein Society. We participate with multiple hospitals in the metro Boston area, collecting donations from Science Fiction, Fantasy and Steampunk fans alike.
Why are you participating?
When people hear the terms "widow" or "disabled" they think "Oh, what a shame." I've never considered either status a reason to be pitied. These are things that have happened to me but do not define who I am.