by Maddie Schramm | Jul 13, 2026 | Uncategorized
Internalized ableism made me hate myself for being autistic – here’s how I see it now When I was growing up, I desperately wanted to fit in. Which is, for most kids, is a normal childhood experience. I think almost every child dreams of having a lot of friends...
by Maddie Schramm | Jul 8, 2026 | Uncategorized
An exploration of the history and flag of the Disability Pride movement On Monday, I talked about my experiences with LGBTQ Pride in Cincinnati and my dreams for what Disability Pride could look like. But I strongly believe in order to know where you’re going, you...
by Maddie Schramm | Jul 6, 2026 | Uncategorized
I recently attended my first LGBTQ PrideFest. Could we do something similar for our pride month? A few weeks ago, I talked about how I wished Disability Pride was recognized and celebrated the same way LGBTQ+ Pride or heritage months are. In that time, I’ve since...
by Maddie Schramm | Jun 30, 2026 | Uncategorized
The Fourth of July and similar holidays can easily cause neurodivergent sensory overload. How do we make them more inclusive? This week is going to be a very interesting one for me. Not only was my birthday yesterday, but the Fourth of July is this weekend! With...
by Maddie Schramm | Jun 22, 2026 | Uncategorized
Disability is a part of diversity. It’s time we treat Disability Pride like other Prides. Happy Pride Month, neurodivergent fam! Even as a straight cishet woman, I still find LGBTQIA+ Pride such a beautiful thing. It’s so inspiring to see people advocating for...
