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Annie Kroll Blog: Disability Discussions

Autism
Blogs that relate to my experience with autism.


Disability and Saying No To Social Events
This blog talks about saying no to activities that are not accessible, and ways I have addressed feeling isolated.
Annie Kroll
Aug 173 min read
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Summer School and Disability
This blog talks about how I manage summer school as a graduate student with multiple disabilities.
Annie Kroll
Aug 103 min read
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Empathy and Autism- I Have Empathy But It Might Look Different
In this blog, I want to talk about autism and empathy through personal experience.
Annie Kroll
Jul 274 min read
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Accessibility With Standardized Testing- My Experience Trying to Get Accommodations For the GRE
This blog discusses the issue of inequality in requesting accommodations for standardized testing.
Annie Kroll
Jul 203 min read
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(Not) Working As Someone With A Disability
This blog talks about my journey with employment as a disabled person.
Annie Kroll
Jul 133 min read
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Housebound- Flare-Ups, Feelings, and Support Suggestions
This blog talks about my experience feeling isolated during a medical flare-up, where I could not leave the house regularly.
Annie Kroll
Jul 64 min read
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Social Stories- A Real World Example
This blog shares a real social story from my childhood and provides some added context to the illustrations and the reason for the different topics.
Annie Kroll
Jun 224 min read
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ABA- What It Is, And My Opinions On It
In this blog, I discuss my opinions about ABA therapy as someone who went through ABA sensory and social skills therapy.
Annie Kroll
Jun 154 min read
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Waimea Valley- Botanical Garden and Waterfall Hike Accessibility
In this blog, I review the accessibility of the Waimea Valley botanical gardens and waterfall hike.
Annie Kroll
Jun 13 min read
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A Year In Review: Reflecting On My Master's Degree
This blog reflects on my first year in a master's program as a disabled student studying disability in education.
Annie Kroll
May 165 min read
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Disability and Pursing my Master's Degree- I Feel Alone
I use this blog to share how I feel alone as a disabled student pursuing a master's degree in education with an emphasis on disability studies.
Annie Kroll
May 43 min read
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Felting- Finding Community in Disability Identity
This blog talks about felting and finding community through crafting for a school assignment with a disability.
Annie Kroll
Apr 273 min read
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Conflict and Autism
In this blog, I use personal experiences to share how I address and manage conflict as an autistic person.
Annie Kroll
Apr 193 min read
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Accessibility of the MET in New York City
This blog reviews the accessibility of the MET in NYC.
Annie Kroll
Apr 63 min read
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Natural History Museum in New York City Accessibility
This blog post reviews the accessibility of the Natural History Museum in New York City.
Annie Kroll
Mar 243 min read
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Classes and Accessibility
This blog talks about classroom accessibility from the lens of a disabled master's student in a program about disability in education.
Annie Kroll
Mar 94 min read
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What To Do When A Brand You Rely On Is Going Out Of Business- Roxy Shoes
This blog talks about what to do when a brand you rely on goes out of business through the lens of Roxy sneakers.
Annie Kroll
Mar 23 min read
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Autism and Social Dynamics in the Classroom
This blog talks about navigating social dynamics in the classroom and with group projects as a master's student with autism.
Annie Kroll
Feb 233 min read
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Some Tips on How to Make Hosting Events Accessible
This blog gives suggestions for an accessible party, such as next year's Super Bowl.
Annie Kroll
Feb 163 min read
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Sensory Issues and Fashion- My Favorite Sensory-Friendly Brands
This blog gives my brand recommendations as someone who has sensory issues.
Annie Kroll
Feb 93 min read
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