Emergency Plan: An Easterseals Disability Film Challenge Masterpiece
Emergency Plan: An Easterseals Disability Film Challenge Masterpiece. An Interview with Anna Pakman.
Emergency Plan: An Easterseals Disability Film Challenge Masterpiece. An Interview with Anna Pakman.
Dateability’s Holiday Gift Guide ‘Tis the holiday season!
Slick Chicks and Dateability are teaming up to open up the world of dating, focusing on real-life stories. Our partnership merges Slick Chicks’ commitment to inclusivity with Dateability’s innovative platform, creating a narrative that challenges preconceptions and highlights the joys and challenges of dating for those with disabilities and chronic illnesses. By leveraging the voices of ambassadors who live these experiences, we aim to inspire, educate, and foster a more understanding and inclusive dating environment for all.
Slick Chicks and Dateability are teaming up to open up the world of dating, focusing on real-life stories. Our partnership merges Slick Chicks’ commitment to inclusivity with Dateability’s innovative platform, creating a narrative that challenges preconceptions and highlights the joys and challenges of dating for those with disabilities and chronic illnesses. By leveraging the voices of ambassadors who live these experiences, we aim to inspire, educate, and foster a more understanding and inclusive dating environment for all.
Slick Chicks and Dateability are teaming up to open up the world of dating, focusing on real-life stories. Our partnership merges Slick Chicks’ commitment to inclusivity with Dateability’s innovative platform, creating a narrative that challenges preconceptions and highlights the joys and challenges of dating for those with disabilities and chronic illnesses. By leveraging the voices of ambassadors who live these experiences, we aim to inspire, educate, and foster a more understanding and inclusive dating environment for all.
Slick Chicks and Dateability are teaming up to open up the world of dating, focusing on real-life stories. Our partnership merges Slick Chicks’ commitment to inclusivity with Dateability’s innovative platform, creating a narrative that challenges preconceptions and highlights the joys and challenges of dating for those with disabilities and chronic illnesses. By leveraging the voices of ambassadors who live these experiences, we aim to inspire, educate, and foster a more understanding and inclusive dating environment for all.
The paramedic relayed my condition to the medical team waiting inside the ER lobby.
“This is Chris Anselmo. 27 years old. Has a disease called limb-girdle muscular dystrophy. His symptoms are chest pain and shortness of breath. He thinks he might be having a heart attack.”
Kink, defined as “an unconventional sexual taste or behaviour,” often includes BDSM—bondage, discipline, sadism, and masochism. While the LGBTQIA+ community faces widespread discrimination, those with kinky preferences experience additional stigma, sometimes even from within the LGBTQIA+ community itself. This issue is further compounded when considering the intersectionality of disability, LGBTQIA+, and kink communities.
So, you’ve found yourself navigating the treacherous waters of post-breakup life. It’s like being on a rollercoaster ride with no seatbelt – thrilling and terrifying all at once. But fear not, because this article will guide you through the tumultuous journey with a sprinkle of humor and a dash of wisdom from my film “Wheelchair Money,” a hilarious buddy comedy premiering as part of the 2024 Easterseals Disability Film Challenge.
A Glimpse into the Life of a Dystrophic PhD: If you know about the basics of Muscular Dystrophy (MD), you can assume that any task involving physical strength may become more and more difficult over time. In my experience some activities have remained relatively easy as things have progressed (like using a mouse or trackpad) while other activities have become unfathomably difficult (social events away from home). I want to share the current status of several phases of my life. Before getting into the details, I will point out that there are 30+ types of neuromuscular diseases (https://www.mda.org/disease/list ) meaning that symptoms, progression, and severity are highly variable so what works for me may not work for others. Counter to the old adage one size does NOT fit all.