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Annie Kroll Blog: Disability Discussions

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Blogs that relate to my experience with hereditary spastic paraplegia.


Perfectionism- How I am Coping with Self Esteem After Finals
This blog discusses dealing with perfection as a disabled person through the lens of finals as a master's student.
Annie Kroll
Dec 22, 20244 min read
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I Finished My First Semester Of My Master's Degree! Here Is What I Learned:
I was lucky to finish my last final on Thursday, and now I get about five weeks of winter break before starting a new semester. This...
Annie Kroll
Dec 15, 20243 min read
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Accessible Gifts- Stocking Stuffers
This blog post talks about accessible stocking stuffer ideas for Christmas based on personal experiences.
Annie Kroll
Dec 2, 20243 min read
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I bought Shoes: Shopping As A Disabled Person
This blog post focuses on buying shoes as a disabled person who struggles to find shoes that are comfortable.
Annie Kroll
Nov 25, 20243 min read
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LACMA Museum Accessibility
Two weekends ago I went to the LACMA museum in LA to look at some art with my partner. The LACMA consists of two buildings with three...
Annie Kroll
Nov 18, 20243 min read
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Veteran's Day- Disability In The Veteran Community
This blog post aims o shed light on disabled veterans for Veterans Day.
Annie Kroll
Nov 12, 20243 min read
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Underwood Farms Pumpkin Patch- Accessibility
This blog post rates Underwood Farm's pumpkin patch event for accessibility based on personal experiences.
Annie Kroll
Nov 12, 20244 min read
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Happy Almost Halloween- Accessible Trick Or Treating
This blog post gives suggestions to make trick-or-treating accessible for kids with disabilities.
Annie Kroll
Nov 12, 20242 min read
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Disability Identity- What It Is And How You Can Help Create It
This blog post defines disability identity and tells readers how they can help disabled people with their disability identity.
Annie Kroll
Nov 12, 20246 min read
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The Broad: Accessibility
This blog post ranks accessibility at The Broad based on personal experiences.
Annie Kroll
Nov 12, 20244 min read
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Dating With A Disability
This blog post talks about dating with a disability by talking about dating with a physical disability and autism.
Annie Kroll
Nov 12, 20245 min read
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Reflection: First Week Of School Positives And Negatives
In this blog post, Annie reviews her first week of school with accessibility in her program that covers disability studies.
Annie Kroll
Nov 12, 20243 min read
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Physical Disability Management- The Wins And Maintenance
In this blog post, Annie shares a win of being able to paddle board, and ends with sharing her current strengthening routine.
Annie Kroll
Nov 12, 20244 min read
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Disability and Labels: The Harm Of Categorization
This blog post talks about the harm of labeling yourself or others with a disability through person experience. accepting my disabilities.
Annie Kroll
Nov 12, 20245 min read
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Accessible Parking Integrated Into A City- Santa Barbara
This blog post reviews Santa Barbara's accessibility through Hotel Milo, the zoo, and local attractions bases on personal experiences.
Annie Kroll
Nov 12, 20243 min read
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The Getty- Accessibility
This blog post talks about the accessibility of the Getty Museum in LA.
Annie Kroll
Nov 12, 20245 min read
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Accommodations- Lessons I Have Learned In A School Environment
This blog shares what I have learned as a student while getting accommodations to share more about the process of getting school services.
Annie Kroll
Nov 12, 20243 min read
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Disabled- Why I Am Proud Of That Term
This blog post helps to explain why I chose to use disabled as an identifying term, and ends with terms to avoid.
Annie Kroll
Nov 12, 20244 min read
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Covid and Disability- My Experience With Prevention And Isolating
This blog post covers my experience with Covid for the second time, and how I quarantined and managed my mental and physical health.
Annie Kroll
Nov 12, 20245 min read
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Disability and Self Image- Hair
This blog post I talk about my self confidence through hair cuts due to some medical issues.
Annie Kroll
Nov 12, 20244 min read
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