About Unpacking Disability
This site is now called “Unpacking Disability” – because from the time I first started this blog (in 2007), understanding disability- as in disability identity, disability culture, myself with disabilities, my kids with disabilities, the world as it relates to disability – has been at the heart of it.
“Disability” is a big word. The point of this blog is to get to understand it better.
What Can You Expect at Unpacking Disability?
From the blog, you can expect opinion pieces, interviews, resources. You can expect uncomfortable conversations, comfortable reviews. You can expect this to be a safe and caring space. I might mess up in how I dig deep or in how I deliver, but I am sincere and I try. I appreciate grace, and try to give it as well.
There are some personal pieces as well, for those of you who have been hanging out with me for years.
About Me, Meriah
I’m a mental health therapist with a background in career counseling, teaching and corporate training. I specialize in disability intersections. Seasoned in the world of disability, I can help you to:
I Can Do a Lot to Help You
But if you are just here for resources, that’s absolutely fine too.
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Certified Autism and ADHD Therapist
Mental Health Therapist
Pre-licensed
Advanced Degrees in Counseling and Human Resource Development
Master’s level
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Hear from those we’ve helped
I have been following Meriah’s writing for about 8 years. When I started reading her work, I had just become the mother of a child with a disability, but I knew very little about disability or the disability community. She has helped me to become aware of the history of the disability community and many issues that disabled people are facing in today’s society. Many things that Meriah has written over the years have also pushed me to confront my own prejudices and misconceptions towards disability, which I feel has helped me to grow to become a better advocate for my child.
