Another major focus of this website is on topics related to disability — covering accessibility, accommodations, mobility aids, stigma, life experiences, patient perspectives, societal issues and more.
“Get an Easy Part-Time Job”, They Said
Many people with chronic illness or a disability are unable to work full-time. You don’t see many of them working part-time jobs either. Why? (Unless they’re hiding in plain sight, which they often are. It’s a bit of a superpower.
Dysphagia is a common problem for many people who live with chronic illness, cancer or a disability for a wide variety of reasons (Leslie et al., 2003). In this post we will learn a bit about the swallowing process, and how things can go wrong along the way. We will
Not Your Everyday Email Request – Writing About Disability and Sex
Amidst the dozens of emails I receive a day for blog related stuff, one stood out the other day. It asked if I was interested in writing a post for their blog on disability and sex. I was highly suspicious
Oral spray vitamins are on an upward trend, and for good reason. The benefits are manifold, but are particularly exciting for those who live with chronic illnesses, like me. Apart from pain, many chronic conditions can cause malabsorption or a lack of appetite. Medications themselves can deplete nutrient supplies or
Introductory Note from A Chronic Voice
Tiffany Kairos is an active advocate in the chronic illness and epilepsy community online, and such a lovely lady, too! She's constantly supporting and giving shoutouts to other chronic illness advocates whenever and wherever she can. I live with epilepsy myself, albeit
An Introduction to Accessible Yoga for People with Chronic Illness
The type of yoga that comes to mind for most people (long classes and becoming a pretzel) is not the bulk of what yoga can offer. Especially for those of us with chronic illnesses.
Despite what we see on Instagram
A Variety of Perspectives from Various Chronic Illness Bloggers
It’s been a while since I’ve done a year end top posts roundup, and this year I'd thought I'd do it with a slight twist! Top posts from other chronic illness bloggers will also be
Introduction by A Chronic Voice on Men's Health & Isaacs' Syndrome
It always warms my heart when I hear a male voice speak up within the rare disease community. Rachit shares about Isaacs' Syndrome in this post.
*Disclaimer: This article is meant for educational purposes, and
What It's Like to be Stuck at Home with Chronic Illness & Disability – Introduction to the Series
In the first part of this series, people with chronic illness and disability shared their best tips for coping with isolation whilst stuck at home, often from pain or fatigue. With
People with Chronic Illness are No Strangers to Being Stuck at Home in Isolation
People with chronic illnesses and/or disabilities are no strangers to being stuck at home in isolation. Many are unable to work full-time, or only have enough energy to go out for essentials tasks such as
The Oft Unseen Extra Costs of Living with Chronic Illness & Disability
We all know the truth of the saying, "health is wealth". But apart from the metaphorical aspect of this idiom, it’s actually pretty literal as well. It’s expensive just to stay alive if you
I’m sure you’ve noticed the commodities of love mushrooming around us at an alarming speed. Yes, Valentine’s Day is coming right up ;) Amidst all the expressions of romantic love, I’d like to take some time to honour the bond I have with my body. It’s
