When you think of Disney, you think to yourself that no matter what, the good character will win, and the bad character will either be put away or run away into the darkness, never to be seen again. For example, we know the Disney version of The Little Mermaid, she ...
When it comes to politics, neurodivergent and the LGBTQ community, which for some are both, we barely get any safety from the people who disagree with the LGBTQ lifestyle or the quirkiness of a neurodivergent person. To survive everyday life, a neurodivergent person masks to not be seen as inappropriate ...
In New York on Saturday morning, police shot and killed a man who was wielding a knife on the subway platform at Grand Central Station. The subject, who was identified by police as 44-year-old Anthony Griffen, boarded the 7 train Saturday morning, arriving a short time later at Grand Central, ...
For me and probably millions of other people with autism, comfort is very important. When we are forced to wear things that we don’t want to, such as a dress to a wedding, a school uniform, or just a nice dress shirt for a nice occasion, it can be a ...
The Sims series has always let players dress a character how they want and be with either gender, regardless of the gender of the character they made is. Now, for Sims 4, players, you can make a male character appear pregnant, and a female character can be the “father.” Which ...
In school, whether it be grade school, high school, or even university, sports have always gotten all the funding that the school gets. Sports get fundraisers, donations from the more wealthy parents, and state funding to help buy things like uniforms, gear for protecting the players, and snacks for the ...
The smells, noises, and social pressure of being an autistic athlete are only the start of it. In high school, just during PE, I felt awkward changing in front of people, the smell of sweaty bodies made me nauseated, and the social pressure to “try my best” made me feel ...
The Americans with Disabilities Act, which started in 1990, is probably one of the most important acts for Neurodivergent individuals. It protects them from discrimination in all areas of life, including schools, jobs, and other public places such as parks, restaurants, and transportation. So why is it important? In the ...
When Artemis II returns to Earth on Friday, it will hit the atmosphere at about 75 miles above the Pacific Ocean at around 24,000MPH, which is fast enough to fly from Los Angeles to New York in about 6 minutes. The temperatures will climb to about 5,000 degrees, which is ...
Anytime I am doing anything boring, such as taking a walk or doing household chores, I always have to have my favorite music in my ears. I had a job once, where I cleaned a hospital, and when it got quiet, and the visitors went home, I had music in ...
Sports can be a challenge to anyone, especially those who are not as athletic or need assistance. When I was in school, I was always the last one picked for a team. I couldn’t focus on the game, and most of the time, I would be just playing in the ...
Transgender individuals using a bathroom of their affirmed gender has been a controversial topic for many. I mean, some people think that a transgender person is not real, and that they want attention or something else. Transphobia is a thing, and it just doesn’t make sense to me personally. I ...
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