Tag: Sphere Life
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The importance of online communities
Written by Bailey Patterson Online spaces are an important aspect of the disability community. Thanks to the internet, connection is more accessible and widespread than ever before. This has led to the creation of many online communities where people with disabilities can share their experiences and meet other people. This Disability Pride Month, we explored…
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How to celebrate Disability Pride
Written by Bailey Patterson Every July marks Disability Pride Month, a time for people with disabilities to celebrate their identities and connect with their communities. College and university students are becoming evolved versions of themselves while furthering their education. Students with disabilities may face barriers to connection and celebration they would like to participate in.…
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What are Mad Maps?
Written by Bailey Patterson Mad Maps are a crisis intervention and personal expression tool created by and for people with lived experience of psychiatric disability. Mad Maps are a way to externalize elements that affect someone in a crisis state and can act as a guide for their future self who might need some grounding.…
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How to use the UK Accessibility Map
Read a PDF about how to use the University of Kentucky’s accessibility map.
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8 apps to thrive as a person with ADHD
Written by Eliott Hamilton, Student Informatician Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) affects about 10 million adults. While ADHD comes with many strengths like creative thinking and the ability to hyperfocus on a task, it also leaves many people struggling to navigate a world that was not made for them. People with ADHD often struggle to manage time,…