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Beyond ‘Special Needs’: Disability, Desire, and Independence in Netflix’s Special

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Photo by jonakoh _ on Unsplash Definition of Special  Special is defined by the Oxford Dictionary as “better, greater, or otherwise different from what is usual.” The phrase “special needs” is outdated because it implies that participation in daily life is typical or normal. Calling a disabled person “special” can be patronizing in mundane moments, […]

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Facing the Music: Living Authentically with Cerebral Palsy

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Living with CP Cerebral Palsy is a general term for weakness of the brain, characterized by deficits in motor control and coordination.  Cerebral palsy is lifelong. According to the Cerebral Palsy Guide. Current estimates of cerebral palsy prevalence are as high as 3 cases per 1,000 children. “Living with cerebral palsy has been the central

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Stranger Things Effect on Online Searches for Rare Condition

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Photo by Rafal Werczynski from Unsplash Blockbuster Television and the Power of Nostalgia Since Stranger Things on Netflix wrapped its fifth season, the discussion has revolved around plotholes, queerbaiting, and Eleven’s fate. As the series aired, Netflix crashed more than once due to the number of viewers. Stranger Things was a cultural event TV show. By the

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Modern Pitfalls of Portraying Rare Conditions. Sickle Cell Anemia on The Pitt& Supacell

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Aakash Dhage from Unsplash Medical Definition of Rare Rare diseases, as defined by the Cleveland Clinic, affect roughly 1 in 200,000 people. These diseases present unique challenges, including difficulties in diagnosis, community support, and securing research funding. Given the media’s significant influence, there is a strong opportunity to shape public awareness and drive funding for rare, often neglected

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