Burping, spitting, passing gas, nose-picking, gum slapping: most of these come to mind as topping the list of public etiquette taboos. However, one that often doesn’t come to mind—not because it isn’t a common practice—is staring. Believe me, I should know. I have found myself the object of many unwanted stares.
Read MoreA significant part of my identity is that I am disabled. This is not a newsflash to those of you who know me. In fact, you may be thinking, "This is the big revelation? Who cares." That's kind of true. One look at me, and you can easily see that I am disabled. Unfortunately, disability is a term that often becomes a label that concludes a inaccurate or negative value judgment or assessment of ability.
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