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Annie Kroll Blog: Disability Discussions

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Blogs that relate to my experience with hereditary spastic paraplegia.


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.
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Nov 12, 20243 min read


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.
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Nov 12, 20244 min read


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.
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Nov 12, 20245 min read


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.
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Nov 12, 20243 min read


The Getty- Accessibility
This blog post talks about the accessibility of the Getty Museum in LA.
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Nov 12, 20245 min read


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.
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Nov 12, 20243 min read


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.
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Nov 12, 20244 min read


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.
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Nov 12, 20245 min read


Disability and Self Image- Hair
This blog post I talk about my self confidence through hair cuts due to some medical issues.
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Nov 12, 20244 min read


Hobbies- Ways I Have Battled Disability Loneliness
This blog post lists some of the hobbies I do when I am feeling isolated from my disabilities.
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Nov 12, 20247 min read


Huntington Library Accessibility
In this blog post I review the Huntington Library based on it's accessibility.
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Nov 12, 20245 min read


Disability Pride Month- History And Present
This blog post provides some history on disability pride and the long road to accessibility.
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Nov 12, 20244 min read


Equality vs Equity- What It Is And Why It's Important
This blog post explains the difference between equality and equity through a cartoon and personal experience as a disabled person.
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Nov 12, 20245 min read


Disabilities and Disneyland- Theme Park Accessibility
This blog post gives recommendations to disabled people going to Disneyland based on a recent trip.
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Nov 12, 20245 min read


Products That Make My Life Easier
This post shares 5 things I use that help me manage my disability as a disabled college student.
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Nov 12, 20244 min read


Accommodations: Helpful or a Handful
This blog talks about the accommodations I will use in my masters degree starting in the fall of 2024.
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Nov 12, 20244 min read


Chronic Pain and Routines: How I form everyday habits
This blog shares how I make habits and maintain routines with chronic pain.
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Nov 12, 20245 min read


Accessible Rooms: The Pros and Cons
This blog reviews an accessible room at the Best Western in Carpinteria.
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Nov 12, 20243 min read


Happy National Haiku Day
This blog features three haikus about disability for national haiku day.
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Nov 12, 20242 min read


Medical Model & Social Model Of Disability- Embracing Acceptance
This blog explains the difference between the medical and social model of disability with examples and preferences for the social model.
Annie Kroll
Nov 12, 20244 min read
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