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Everything You Need to Know About Using a Mobility Scooter for the First Time

Culture And Society, Disability / By Mahevash

Mobility scooters are a fantastic solution for those who need assistance getting around due to age, disability, or temporary injury. If you’re using a mobility scooter for the first time, it’s essential to understand how to operate it safely and comfortably. This guide covers everything you need to know to ensure a smooth experience. Choosing …

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The Corporate World Does Not Want To Hire People With Disabilities

Culture And Society, Disability / By Mahevash

October is observed as Disability Employment Awareness Month in the US, so I decided to write about one of my experiences with employment as a disabled person. So here’s the thing: the corporate world does not want to hire people with disabilities. The scenario is the same whether it’s India or the US. How do …

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I Don’t Want A Cure For My Disability, Says Karin Hitselberger

Disability, Interviews And Guest Posts / By Mahevash

When I first came across Karin Hitselberger’s writing online, I was in a bad place. She opened up my eyes to the fact that being disabled is nothing to be ashamed of. Her words helped me come to terms with my chronic depression and I’m glad I found her. I’m sure she will make you …

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Pandemic Poem: Nothing Has Changed For Us

Culture And Society, Disability / By Mahevash

The media keeps saying that this is the new normal But for my kind, everything’s the same Sorry, not sorry, I’m going to chuckle It’s funny how the tide has turned The very people now struggling to work from home Loved telling me ‘must be nice’ in a condescending tone Karma’s got a great memory, …

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What It’s Like To Live With Low-Functioning Depression

Depression, Disability, Mental Health, Work / By Mahevash

Ever since I was diagnosed with clinical depression in 2018, I didn’t want it to define me. After all, I was high on the flawed “you are not your mental illness” school of thought back then. So I tried my best to be as functional and productive as possible, no matter how much my body …

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We All Have Disabilities, Says Virali Modi

Disability, Interviews And Guest Posts / By Mahevash

Virali Modi is an absolute phenomenon. I first came to know of her in 2017, thanks to her motivational answers on Quora. So when I got the opportunity to interview her for Mahevash Muses, I jumped on it right away. Let’s hear it from the role model herself now. From an aspiring actress to a …

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Practice Is Key, Says Blind Tattoo Artist Ketan Saindane

Disability, Interviews And Guest Posts / By Mahevash

You are high on motivation and pursue your dreams and goals relentlessly. Day in day out, you make sure you do your best to get one step closer to the life you envision for yourself. Now imagine if you woke up to a sightless world tomorrow. Would you still have the same amount of energy …

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Meet Nishant Khade, The Quadriplegic Who Can Do It All

Disability, Interviews And Guest Posts / By Mahevash

January 19, 2001, is a day Nishant Khade will never forget. All of 23 years old, Nishant was traveling in an ambassador on the Mumbai-Bengaluru highway. It was around 4 am when his car collided with a parked truck near Kolhapur. He suffered from a C5 spinal cord injury during the rescue process. The injury …

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Dietitian Ashu Gupta On How Autism Can Be Cured With Diet

Disability, Interviews And Guest Posts / By Mahevash

Autism is a physical as well as a mental health condition that seriously affects the sound development of social and communication skills in children younger than 3 years of age. As it affects very young children, parents find it difficult to deal with the condition. Parents of autistic children have to make ample adjustments like …

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Geetanjali Chopra On Celebrating Holi With Visually Impaired Children

Disability, Interviews And Guest Posts / By Mahevash

For most of us, Holi is associated with vibrant pinks, reds, purples, and blues. Known as the festival of colors all over the world, it is the time when people of all communities and ages come together to play with vibrant colors. But can you visualize Holi being played by visually impaired children? These children …

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