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A smiling Black woman in a wheelchair, wearing a pink top and heart earrings, is featured in a Forbes article snippet titled "Meet The Disabled Leaders Redefining Their Industries." A pink bag with "Lemon8 @nilanmorton" is visible.

Text from a Forbes article introduces Nila Morton, LMSW, as a licensed social worker and youth coordinator. It details her advocacy focusing on race and ableism, particularly for Black and Brown Disabled communities, and her use of a wheelchair due to Ullrich muscular dystrophy.

Text from a Forbes article discusses Nila Morton's work on disability and desirability, challenging misconceptions around disability and sex. It also highlights her advocacy for better adaptive fashion, emphasizing style and creativity for disabled individuals.

Your Favorite Disabled Hottie in Forbes💕♿️

The best way to kick off Disability Pride Month! I was featured in @Forbes alongside nine incredible impactful disabled leaders who are making a real impact in within both the disability community and in the world. I truly appreciate Keely Cat-Wells for creating such a beautiful piece. She consist

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The Pulse nightclub shooting on June 12, 2016, was the deadliest attack on the LGBTQ+ community in U.S. history. 49 people were killed and 53 wounded at this Orlando gay club during Latin Night. In recent years, Florida has passed increasingly restrictive anti-LGBTQ+ legislation, including the “

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5 things I've learned being single & disabled

5 things I've learned from being a single girl with a disability #single #singlelife #disability #disabled

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The Day I Stood Inside History and Refused to Be Invisible

My name is Saida Mahoney and this is my story!!!! Today I experienced something I will carry in my heart, soul and my bones for the rest of my life. I walked in the San Francisco Pride Parade. Not as a spectator. Not on the outside looking in. But inside it. moving through it with strength

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A person in a grey sweater in a car, with text overlays "Book Recommendations Women & Medieval Society" and "(From a history academic focusing on women & prosti-tution)".

The book cover for "Sexuality in Medieval Europe Doing Unto Others" by Ruth Mazo Karras and Katherine E. Pierpont, featuring a medieval illustration of figures embracing within a circular frame.

The book cover for "THE ONCE AND FUTURE SEX Going Medieval on Women's Roles in Society" by Eleanor Janega, featuring a medieval illustration of the Garden of Eden.

Medieval History Books

#history #historytok #booktok #books #bookreccomendation

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Black Disabled History is Black History

It's the first day of Black History Month ❤️💛💚 It's an important time to remember the struggles and oppression faced by people of the Black community throughout history in America. Also, it's a time to acknowledge and celebrate important events and leaders who have made a huge impact in the communi

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This is what they’ve found so far along with the left knee fully dislocating for no reason . I’ve been feeling sick for a couple years now but never got any real answers til yesterday . #hiddendisability #chronicillness #life #moms #fyp Oklahoma

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History Warned Us. Are We Listening?

When a society starts treating disabled people as burdens instead of human beings, every alarm bell should be ringing. History shows the danger of policies that isolate, segregate, or strip vulnerable people of dignity and autonomy. A nation is judged by how it treats those with the least power. Di

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Ways To Support Disabled Med Students

These are 6 easy ways to support medical students with disabilities 🩺 We often are not that different from our classmates but there are small things that can help us along the way. You got this! #Medical #Education #MedicalStudent #WheelchairUser #Disability

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disabled Combat veteran looking for a new start

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Things I love as a disabled person!

What helps you cope with disability and chronic illness? #disabled #disabilityawareness #disability #disabilities #pots #ehlersdanlossyndrome #fibromyalgia #Lemon8Diary #chronicillness #chronicillnesscommunity

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Funny takeoff of The added cost of being disabled even camping! ♿️😅😢

Thanks Mat Barton for a funny take off of the added expenses of being disabled! ♿️It’s a serious matter and really adds up! Thanks for continuing to put out great disabled cartoons! @matbarton and @cooperfactory Yellowstone National Park #disabled #disability #disabilityawareness #

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An illustration depicts a person with dark, messy hair, head in hands, sitting in a cluttered room, appearing distressed and overwhelmed. The room contains various household items, plants, and food, suggesting a state of disarray, reflecting feelings of being stuck and frustrated.

Broke, Unemployed & Disabled

Y'all life has been lifting. From moving twice in one year… Twisting my ankle... Getting bronchitis… Dealing with family drama, while trying to find the right therapist & psychiatrists has been A LOT. Even though it may look healthy and I'm only 28, I deal with so many health iss

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Disabled left handed crochet artist

#crochettiktok #crochet #lefthanded😌 #crochetcommunity #crochetersoflemon8

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We should be more patient with disabled ppl!

Before moving, my husband drove me to Goodwill with 8 big bags of my clothes. I asked the only worker there how it works. But he just handed me a form. I thought he didn’t hear what I asked, so I asked again only got a muffled mumble. Back in the car, I complained to my husband: “This job’s boring,

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Reminder of single and disabled life

Reminder of normal #single #singlelife #disabled #disability

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Goodwill Book Haul: History Lover’s Edition

One of my favorite things for thrift is BOOKS! As a history nerd, this haul for the history lovers 📚 1. The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini To be honest, this is not a book I would normally gravitate towards. When I read, I’m looking for light, feel-good escapism and this book looks like it’s g

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Being a disabled at the park with my toddler ♿️💙

I love being a mom even if I may have to do things differently then a mom who can walk 💙♿️ In his eyes I’m not different than anyone else, when he grows up to become an adult he won’t treat disabled people any different than he would and Abled body person 🥰 #disability #disabled #same #wh

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A hand holds two books in front of a bookshelf, with overlay text "book recs with great disability rep." Visible book titles on the shelf include "The City We Became" and "Chaining All Stars."

A hand holds the book "Conditions of a Heart" by Bethany Mangle, featuring a cover with a woman's ribcage adorned with butterflies. Text highlights EDS, POTS, MCAS, and a quote about fighting demons.

A hand holds the book "Sick Kids in Love" by Hannah Moskowitz, featuring a blue cover with two embracing figures. Text highlights rheumatoid arthritis and Gaucher disease, and a quote about carrying illness.

read stories with disabled main characters!

i don’t read a ton of YA contemporary, but as a disabled reader, i always search for books that have wonderful disability rep. and there are so many books for young readers that nail it! these two books both made me feel very seen and would have meant the world to me as a teenager. #lemon8pa

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💔 IG disabled my account at 6k 😢

I’m absolutely devastated right now. 💔 Instagram disabled my account when I had just reached 6k followers—a milestone I poured so much time, energy, and love into achieving. Every like, every comment, every DM, and every follower was a part of a community I worked tirelessly to build, and now it’s

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✨Disabled USAF Vet needs you 🥰✨

https://gofund.me/664761dec Please go check out my Go Fund Me page. And also share with your friends. Anything is far more than appreciated and will assist me!! Thanks loves!! xo, 💋

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Help Disabled Hottie’s Mom (Link in Bio)

My mom was in a car accident three weeks ago that was caused by someone else. This resulted in her, losing her paid off car and now having to deal with medical, legal, and more basic expenses that is causing her stress and interfering with her recovery process. I want to be able to help her by taki

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Disabled is NOT a bad word

I'm disabled. Not differently abled. I'm not special. I'm not high support needs. I'm disabled. I was born with some of my disabilities and some came on later in life. My worth will never be determined by my ability status. #disabled #disabledadult #disabledparent #disabl

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PHYSICAL DISABLED

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An illustration of a person in a wheelchair with text bubbles explaining how marriage can lead to disabled individuals losing benefits, facing asset limits, and being unable to afford essential medication like insulin.

An illustration of three diverse individuals, one in a wheelchair holding a sign that reads, 'PEOPLE with DISABILITIES have a RIGHT to make their own DECISIONS about their BODIES & LIVES.'

An illustration of a person using crutches, with speech bubbles stating 'BEING DISABLED SHOULDN'T' and 'equal being POOR,' highlighting the financial challenges faced by disabled individuals.

Disabled people still don't have marriage equality

THERE IS NO MARRIAGE EQUALITY UNTIL PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES CAN MARRY WITHOUT LOSING BENEFITS •People on disability can only have $2000 saved. when they get married, that number only goes to $3000 •They can also lose their disability if their spouse makes too much money (even if their bank accou

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On this day in History - March 12

• National Skin Barrier Day — 1755 - The first steam engine is installed to pump water from a mine. — 1789 - United States Post Office was established. — 1804 - Samuel Chase: the first U.S. Supreme Court justice to be impeached for partisan misconduct and biased behavior. — 1884 - Mi

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Things Disabled People Wish Others Knew

- Disabilities are fluid - Yes, we've tried yoga - Using a mobility aid wont make us lazy - People with invisible disabilities and/or people with children can use the disabled stall - Invisible disabilities are just as valid as visible ones - Fakeclaiming does more harm

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You’re not d!sabled, yet #Disabled #Disabilities

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A day in the life of a disabled drag king

Last week, I had two back to back shows on Thursday and Friday. Here’s a sneak peek at how I prepare the day of a show! 1. Stretching/Pilates: I have EDS and POTS so it’s very important for me to stretch and prepare my body and mind for a performance. (Yoga is NOT RECOMMENDED for anyone with hype

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A disabled cosplayer in a wheelchair, dressed as Poison Ivy with red hair and green body paint, with the title "Things I Experience As a Disabled Cosplayer" overlaid.

A cosplayer dressed as Levi Ackerman in a wheelchair, with text listing pros and cons of snow for disabled cosplayers, including rust and cosplay damage.

Two cosplayers, one standing and one in a wheelchair, with text overlay displaying unhelpful "Advice" such as "hide your chair" or "don't cosplay."

Things I Experience: As a Disabled Cosplayer

It's a giant mix of good and bad, but my experience has been mostly pleasant! occasionally I get some haters, and out of the box comments but overall I've had a ton of fun. #cosplaycommunity #disabled #myexperience #cosplayphotography #disabledcreator

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Doing my own hair as a disabled little person 💆🏼‍♀️

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Your Favorite Disabled Hottie, MSW

Going from being a little girl who was sick and didn't think she'd make it past 15, to now graduating with my MASTERS, is surreal. Back in 2023, I moved away from home with only $50 and a dream. I didn't know how I was going to make it or IF I was going to make it through the program. I

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Being Disabled in an Airport?

In my experience, people are very nice and helpful when you let them know of your struggles and disability. I do have invisible illnesses, but I use a cane as a mobility aid, which helps to get the understanding across. The only part of the airport I truly despise is TSA. The workers are very n

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A person covered by a grey sleeping bag lies on the ground next to a river at night, with light reflecting on the water. The image includes text describing feelings of loneliness, cold, homelessness, and hunger while sleeping by the river and a tree.

I'm lonely cold homeless disabled tired thirsty hu

I'm lonely cold homeless disabled tired thirsty hungry tired sleeping by the river and a tree

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A close-up portrait of a middle-aged woman with reddish-brown hair, wearing glasses and red lipstick. She is dressed in a light-colored, possibly shimmery, top or shawl, against a dark, blurred background.

Recently disabled looking for ideas to cost

#hellolemon8 Hello, recently disabled 50 -year-old looking for ways to save money and cut cost. Looking for ways to cut calories and exercise ideas for people with disabilities.

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Help the disabled

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Disabled and Chronically Ill at 25

For as long as I can remember I’ve been the “sick kid”. Missing school, never at any social gatherings, basically invisible. It’s easy to say the last 10 years of my life haven’t exactly been what they should’ve. I’ve missed out on graduation, college, job hunting, moving out, partying. All the nor

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✨️Reaction Video✨️ Disabled Ass Whoopin

#reaction #fyp #funny #daily #reelitfeelit Follow me: Snap: lxBigxBlackxl Instagram: lxBigxBlackxl TikTok: lxBigxBlackxl Youtube: lxBigxBlackxl

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An older individual with white hair and glasses looks directly at the camera. The background is cluttered with various items, including framed artwork and packages of household goods. The person's bare shoulders are visible.

75 year old disabled Veteran. 82nd Airborne

#fandom #lemon8challenge

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Reasons why I don’t like being disabled

Being born with cerebral palsy really does take a toll on you when you’re raised with the mindset of NOT being disabled and living a life with able body people. This isn’t me being being “ungrateful” or “disrespectful” to my mom for giving me as much of an normal childhood or anything like that. I’

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i’m disabled,but you can’t see it

invisible illnesses are a huge debate nowadays so i want to share my story and educate people on how to approach those with invisible illness ! i have POTS, Fibromyalgia, Delayed Gastric Emptying, Scoliosis and IBS. all have made it difficult for me to live the way i used to. i can’t not take my

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