This is a continuation of Kari Turners “I Thought I Was Just Stupid” Series that pokes around internalized ableism. For more of Kari’s work, visit her page on Unpacking Disability,, and consider subscribing (below) so you never miss a post! Now, from Kari: ____________________ In talking with Black/Boricua, disabled non-binary ballet dancer, Jay Moye (they/them,)…
This is a continuation of Kari Turners “I Thought I Was Just Stupid” Series that pokes around internalized ableism. For more of Kari’s work, visit her page on Unpacking Disability,, and consider subscribing (below) so you never miss a post! Now, from Kari: ____________________ This time around, I had the pleasure of speaking with my…
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_message message_box_style=”outline” style=”round”]This is part of the series by Kari Turner, which explores internalized ableism.[/vc_message][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_message message_box_style=”3d” style=”square” message_box_color=”violet”] I Thought I Was Just Stupid That’s right, once upon a time I had no idea that any struggle of mine beyond the most obvious physical ones – falling, keeping my balance – had anything to do…
Special Needs Trusts and Parents of Kids with Disabilities If you have a child with a disability – or if you have a disability yourself – special needs trusts have probably been on your radar for a while. I know they have for me… the thing is, what with Social Security income and asset limitations,…
What is an intellectual disability, exactly? How can we tell what’s an intellectual disability or another type of disability? Is there a way to tell?
This is a question-and-answer post about getting SSI for a child with a disability. It’s meant to break it down to make it easier to understand the how, why and wherefore’s of this. This post includes useful links to SSA (Social Security Administration) to give you more thorough information. We at Unpacking Disability are NOT…
This is about the difference between SSI and SSDI. Disclaimer: we are not benefits planners here at Unpacking Disability. This is simply information gleaned from personal experience and research. You need and want to do your own research with the Red Book (- link in post), and consult with your own disability benefits planner if…
Disabled Moms Interview Project, featuring Kari Turner
[vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1493299583967{border-top-width: 2px !important;border-right-width: 2px !important;border-left-width: 2px !important;border-left-color: #dd9933 !important;border-left-style: solid !important;border-right-color: #dd9933 !important;border-right-style: solid !important;border-top-color: #dd9933 !important;border-top-style: solid !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1499654335655{padding-right: 50px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;padding-left: 50px !important;}”] Louisa, an autistic woman, and Kari, a woman with cerebral palsy (or “Ceep” as she likes to refer to herself in community with other “palsy people”) recently got…
The “Voices from the Disability Community” series, in which people with disabilities share different slices of their lives. A space for people to hopefully connect over shared voices, experiences or disabilities. Please welcome Kari Lynn Pope ____________________________ Getting to Know You Your name: Kari Lynn Pope, but that’s about to change because I’m getting married…