Tag: Disability awareness
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He was 13 years old, but he weighed only 35 pounds—the average weight of a 4-year-old. In 2022, that was the final weight of Kadaris Maddox when his body was discovered in a Clarksville home. At an age when most boys are entering their teenage years and reaching nearly double that weight, Kadaris was found emaciated, a victim…
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Happy New Year from the Wheelchair Detective! 🕵️♀️Happy New Year, everyone! I want to sincerely apologize for the delay in posting since November 2025. Life has a way of moving fast, but it is a brand-new year, and I am finally back with a new post that I have been researching deeply.I’ve missed you all,…
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Image By: Karola G. on Pexels Two Sons, One Systemic Tragedy I have to grieve two sons, separately and differently. Mother, Jante Keohohou on KTLA 5 News via Youtube These words, spoken by Jante Keohohou, the mother of Zayde “Buggy” Keohohou and Zuberi Sharp, are the most devastating indictment of the American mental health system…
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As March, Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month, draws to a close, I reflect on the journey we’ve taken together. We began by acknowledging this important month, a time to shine a light on the experiences of individuals with cerebral palsy. Then, we delved into the heartbreaking story of Cristina Pangalangan, a stark reminder of the vulnerabilities…
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Remembering 13-year-old Cristina Pangalangan This CP Awareness Month 💚 content warning!!!! This post covers the tragic neglect leading to the death of Cristina Pangalangan, a child with special needs, including suffocation and being left in a hot car. Reader discretion is advised. Imagine For a Moment… You awaken, disoriented, finding yourself confined to the backseat…
