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I May Be Autistic, But I'm Not A Bad Actor, No Matter What Sia Says
After catching heat for a problematic casting choice, Sia clapped back at several professional autistic actresses. Here's what that signals to the autistic community.
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Instead Of Saying Words Like 'Crazy,' Use This Inclusive Language At Work
Stop using disability as a negative metaphor at work (and everywhere else).
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As A Disabled Person, I Love Bondage. Here's Why.
I didnt get to choose my mobility impairment, but with rope, I do get to call the shots on how my body feels.
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We Adopted So-Called 'Hard To Place' Children. They're Not Hard To Love
Some children are left waiting much longer to be adopted than others three families share their stories.
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YouTuber Gave Up Adopted Chinese Son With Autism After Monetising Him Online
I wouldnt trade him for anything! parenting vlogger Myka Stauffer said about her adoptive son two years ago in a post that doubled as an ad for laundry detergent.
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GoFundMe Account For Bullying Victim Quaden Bayles Reaches $700k
The fundraiser was set up by US comedian Brad Williams after a heartbreaking video showed the nine-year-old's despair.
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Quaden Bayles GoFundMe Reaches Nearly $400k As International Celebrities Rally Around Bullying Victim
Here are all the amazing things coming Quadens way after a lifetime of savage bullying.
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Mitch Tambo And NRL's Indigenous All Stars Support Young Bullying Victim Quaden Bayles
First Nations musician Tambo told HuffPost Australia he wants the nine-year-old to know we all love him and hes here for a real reason and real purpose.
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Wendy Williams Apologizes For Mocking Joaquin Phoenix's Lip Scar
The talk show host has since donated to two charities benefiting the cleft lip and palate community.
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I Have Cerebral Palsy And Just Shot My First Porn. Here's Why (And How) I Did It.
As scared as I was that my disabled body wasnt hot enough or on par with the other gay porn performers Id seen ... I knew that I had to do this.
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