ted:
Comedian and journalist Stella Young is tired of people telling her she’s an “inspiration” just for getting up in the morning. In a hilarious, hard-hitting, and thought-provoking talk at TEDxSydney, she explains why.
i like her already
RIP
Tag: Disabilities
People With ‘Invisible Disabilities’ Fight For Understanding
Some disabilities are more obvious than others. Many are immediately apparent, especially if someone relies on a wheelchair or cane. But others — known as “invisible” disabilities — are not. People who live with them face particular challenges in the workplace and in their communities…
People With ‘Invisible Disabilities’ Fight For Understanding
The fact that people aren’t generally aware that it’s legal to pay disabled workers below minimum wage — section 14© of the Fair Labor Standards Act — proves how little attention disabled people get.
best fucking sign on the metro today:
Who needs this seat? You’d be surprised.
Not all disabilities are visible. That’s why it’s important to keep priority seating clear at all times. For more information on accessibility throughout the Metro system, visit www.wmata.com/accessibility
This is SO GOOD. This is a HUGE reason I don’t feel comfortable on transit.
YAY
Dance classes in Cape Verde || West Africa || May 2014 || © Laurent Bagnis
glory
Strangers Assume My Girlfriend Is My Nurse
I was recently out on a dinner date with my lovely girlfriend, Anna, when a stranger approached to have a friendly conversation. He said he was a huge fan of my column, and then turned to my girlfriend and asked, “Are you his sister?”
Holding the Bowl 