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Annie Kroll Blog: Disability Discussions

Autism
Blogs that relate to my experience with autism.


Self Advocacy Theory
This blog discusses self-advocacy theory and how readers can develop self-advocacy skills.
Annie Kroll
Aug 94 min read
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Disability Pride Month
This blog talks about my experience forming disability pride for the end of disability pride month.
Annie Kroll
Jul 265 min read
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Accessibility Rating- Sea Life Park
This blog discusses the accessibility of Sea Life Park in Oahu.
Annie Kroll
Jul 192 min read
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Accessibility at Wahiawa Botanical Garden
This blog talks about the accessibility of the Wahiawa Botanical Garden.
Annie Kroll
Jul 123 min read
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Accessibility- Secret Beach Oahu
This blog reviews the accessibility of Secret Beach in Oahu.
Annie Kroll
Jun 283 min read
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The Plans I Say No To- Hidden Accessibility
This blog gives a list of what would make an event inaccessible to some with a physical mobility disability, Crohn's/Colitis, and autism.
Annie Kroll
Jun 74 min read
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Clean Skincare Recommendations- Removing Inflammatory Ingredients
This blog covers my skincare routine and recommendations for clean products as someone with an autoimmune disability who struggles with products that are not sensory-friendly.
Annie Kroll
May 314 min read
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Reviewing The CSUCI Masters In Education Program As A Disabled Student
This blog talks about my top 5 favorite things and 5 things I would change about the master's in education with an emphasis in disability studies program at CSUCI.
Annie Kroll
May 244 min read
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Managing Stress- 5 Low Effort Things To Reduce Unwanted Stress In Your Life
This blog gives 5 suggestions for low-effort things to manage stress that I've done as someone who is managing disability recovery and approaching graduation.
Annie Kroll
May 174 min read
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Disability Disclosure- When, How, and Why
This blog discusses disability disclosure in the job market and things to think about as a disabled job candidate.
Annie Kroll
May 35 min read
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Disability Identity- How I've Connected Or Distanced From Disability In Life
In this blog, I discuss my disability identity throughout my life as a disability advocate to acknowledge the varying ways one can feel about a disability diagnosis.
Annie Kroll
Apr 45 min read
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Favorite Things Of 2025 and Finds I'm Looking For In 2026
This blog discusses my top 5 products of 2025 as an autistic student with a physical disability. I then end by talking about 5 products I am looking for in 2026.
Annie Kroll
Jan 45 min read
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Happy Almost New Year's Eve- 2026 NYE Resolutions
This blog focuses on New Year's Eve resolutions as a disabled master's student balancing a social life, school, and health maintenance.
Annie Kroll
Dec 28, 20253 min read
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Ableism In Music- Man Child By Sabrina Carpenter
This blog talks about ableism in pop culture through the lens of "Man Child" by Sabrina Carpenter.
Annie Kroll
Dec 21, 20254 min read
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Disneyland- My Experience Without Accommodations
This blog talks about Disneyland accessibility without getting accommodations.
Annie Kroll
Dec 14, 20254 min read
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Finals Are Over- Lessons I Learned In Another Semester Of My Master's Degree
This blog shares lessons I have learned after finishing another semester of my master's degree as a disabled student.
Annie Kroll
Dec 7, 20256 min read
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Annie's Yearly Accessible Gift Guide- 2025
This blog provides an accessible gift guide for 2025 based on the author's personal experience.
Annie Kroll
Nov 30, 20255 min read
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Autism and Vaccines- The Unspoken Danger Of Misinformation
This blog challenges the latest claim by the 47th president's administration that vaccines can cause autism through a quick science summary. Then, personal stories are used to share the harm this narrative can cause for #actualltyautistic people.
Annie Kroll
Nov 23, 20254 min read
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Phrases I Am Trying to Eliminate- The History Of Ableism In The Words We Use
This blog discusses the importance of shifting our vocabulary based on the history of ableism in the words we use to create a more welcoming space.
Annie Kroll
Nov 10, 20253 min read
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Twice-Exceptional- Framing Disability in Educational Spaces
This blog discusses the term twice exceptional through two stories that center on personal experiences in higher education.
Annie Kroll
Nov 2, 20253 min read
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