Between the overlapping crises of the Covid-19 pandemic and the wildfires across Oregon, many of our community members are under increased stress, isolation, and anxiety. Many families and individuals are feeling strain on their physical and mental health, as well as household resources. For a list of health services for youth, elders, drug users, and other community members, visit the Oregon Department of Human Services website.
Tag Archives: Covid-19
Article: “Disabled Americans can’t be a Covid-19 afterthought”
Article Preview: “The Covid-19 pandemic continues to unearth some uncomfortable truths about our nation, as the inequities that too often live below the surface are bubbling up for all to see.One such failure that must be more widely addressed and immediately rectified is the neglect of people with disabilities, many of whom are among the most endangered by Covid-19, as their conditions or chronic illnesses may leave them at greater physical risk of suffering the virus’s devastating effects.” Continue reading this article by Richard E. Besser and Rebecca Cokley at CNN.
Faculty Article: “Facial Paralysis Gave Me a ‘Mask-Like’ Face”
Dr. Kathleen Bogart, Associate Professor of Psychology at OSU, recently had an article featured in Psychology Today: “I was born with a rare disorder called Moebius syndrome, which means I have facial paralysis and a lack of lateral eye movement. Articles in medical journals coldly describe the faces of people with Moebius syndrome as “mask-like.” I always found this description confusing and even dehumanizing. My face is not mask-like; it’s just a face that doesn’t move much.” Click here to continue reading this article.
Video Story: “SC disability rights group shares concerns over reopening schools”
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CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) – As schools make preparations for the fall, one organization is expressing concerns about the governor’s recommendation to reopen schools. Able SC is a non-profit organization led by people with disabilities that focuses on empowerment and offering services. Executive Director Kimberly Tissot says those with disabilities aren’t being fully included in the reopening discussions.” Watch the video and continue reading the article by Paola Tristan Arruda at Live 5 News.
Article: “We Need To Stop Patrolling The Borders Of Disability”
Article Preview: “Deciding who is and isn’t disabled, who does and doesn’t deserve accommodation, is complicated. Most efforts to distinguish fakers from “real” disabled people usually do more harm than good. There is sometimes real reason for skepticism. One of the newest weapons in the ongoing politicization of Covid-19 is the trend of people seeking moral and legal cover for their refusal to wear a face mask, by claiming that they can’t wear them because of an underlying health condition or disability.” Continue reading this article by Andrew Pulrang on Forbes.