why do disabled people have to fight so hard for their own healthcare against the people who’s entire careers exist to supposedly help us

Spring time in the northern hemisphere means allergy season 🤧 allergies on top of the everyday bleh is not exactly fun so good luck out there guys 🌸 -Anna

Welcome to the neighborhood, Ameera! We're thrilled for the world to meet our newest friend. 💚

Behavior changes post-diagnosis means we used to experience that behavior when we were alone and desperately tried to hide it. Post diagnosis, we have the vocabulary to describe what we are experiencing! This goes for lots of chronic and/or invisible conditions! -Anna

It’s super validating when others can relate to feeling like death while receiving treatment. So here is your reminder: YOU ARE NOT ALONE! -Anna

Is it really too much to ask that disability organizations and agencies be led by disabled people?

The Gilbert Water Tower will be lit black and white tonight through Friday, May 6th for Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and Hypermobility Spectrum Disorders Awareness Month. 🖤🤍 This lighting request was submitted by The Ehlers-Danlos Society. Learn more ➡️ glbrt.is/LightUpGilbert

npr.org/2022/05/12/109… And she ROCKED it 🥳 -Anna

“Have you heard of this super rare version of the disease you have?” No, but I probably have that version because I tend to have that effect on diseases. Anyone else? 😂 -Anna

Online Auction for BYDLS now live! Join us in fundraising to build care packages for AZ HonorHealth patients and nurses! Over 75 items to bid on including Hall of Fame items, Trips, Golf and more! 32auctions.com/BYDLS

Hey LIZZO my disability Cerebral Palsy is literally classified as Spastic Diplegia (where spasticity refers to unending painful tightness in my legs) your new song makes me pretty angry + sad. ‘Spaz’ doesn’t mean freaked out or crazy. It’s an ableist slur. It’s 2022. Do better.

"But You Don't Look Sick." — Congrats, you've been nominated for Advocacy Trailblazer award! Check your email for details. #SocialHealthAwards

"But You Don't Look Sick." — Congrats, you've been nominated for Social Media Master award! Check your email for details. #SocialHealthAwards

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