33 years ago today, the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law! And so, every July, we celebrate Disability Pride Month...but my relationship with being disabled isn't straightforward - at times it has been messy, emotional, and confusing. Over the past four and a half years of living with a visible disability, I've made a conscious effort to examine my discomfort with disability and nurture what makes me feel proud. I am so proud to be a member of this community with so many amazing people. Let's talk about Disability Pride Month 2023!

Disability Pride Month Education/Resources:

https://www.americanbar.org/groups/di...

https://alsoweb.org/honor-disability-...

https://ablegamers.org/disability-pri...

https://thearc.org/blog/why-and-how-t...

https://www.pbs.org/articles/disabili...

#DisabilityPrideMonth #Disability #Amputee

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My Amputation Story!

Fourteen years of pain and failed ankle surgeries brought me to 2018, when I made the difficult decision to become a twenty-seven-year-old below-the-knee elective amputee. This channel has documented my journey adjusting to life with a visible disability as an amputee, and continues to be a haven to discuss physical and mental health!

Amputation Story Videos:
Why Did I Lose My Leg?    • HOW I BECAME AN AMPUTEE - The real st...  
How I Said Goodbye To My Leg:    • COME WITH ME ON A GOODBYE TOUR TO MY ...  
Seeing My Amputated Leg for the First Time:    • Seeing my amputated leg for first tim...  
Day in the Life of an Amputee:    • A Day in the Life of an Amputee ☀️  

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