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Why I’m happy about my “disabilities”
kellyj17
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Since some perspectives on this forum fed into the thinking behind my recent blog post (particularly @Stayce), I thought I'd share it here, hope some people find it interesting 
https://beetlekell.wordpress.com/2017/12/26/why-im-happy-about-my-disabilities/

https://beetlekell.wordpress.com/2017/12/26/why-im-happy-about-my-disabilities/
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An interesting read
I'm also a very academic sort and have always found it to be a great leveller where physical impairment is concerned. Of course our impairments affect our choices and preferences, but I'm still grateful to have found something that I love and that is mostly within my capabilities.
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Thanks Dylan
it is sometimes difficult to be at a disadvantage where deadlines are concerned, but on the whole it is great to be able to work productively despite impairments! I find academia to be a supportive environment where disabilities are concerned so long as you are open about your capabilities, and are sensible with workloads
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