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Not Houseless Just for the Holidays
Imagine that you’re living in your car, on the street or in a shelter. You’re focused on survival, getting your basic needs met. Once...
Mitch Blatt
Dec 7, 20225 min read
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How The Understanding Was Born
April 27th is National Tell A Story Day. The way I see it, there is no better day than today to share the story of how The Understanding...
Mitch Blatt
Apr 27, 20212 min read
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What Is It Like To Hear Voices?
Imagine you meet someone on the street. This person is holding a conversation with...the air, talking about their day, or maybe saying “I...
Mitch Blatt
Jan 1, 20217 min read
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How to Stick Together when 2020's Falling Apart
Hey everyone! There are a lot of great holidays in a year. Whether they revolve around eating food, hanging stockings and giving presents...
Mitch Blatt
Dec 30, 20203 min read
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We All Wear Masks
“When we hide, we may avoid being criticized, but we also cheat ourselves from exploring our gifts, and we cheat the world of benefiting...
Mitch Blatt
Dec 30, 20202 min read
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Wheelchair Ramp Over International Waters
Do you like the idea of traveling abroad, but are worried about disability accommodations and accessibility?
The Understanding
Aug 4, 20201 min read
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Representation of Confidence: April Davenport
This adaptive apparel business aims to use fashion to help people with disabilities be more self-confident.
The Understanding
Aug 4, 20201 min read
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PERSPECTIVE noun (1) | per·spec·tive
Hey there, readers! This is the Summer 2020 issue, and my friends and I are PUMPED UP for summer fun!
The Understanding
Aug 4, 20201 min read
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Fun & Easy Ways to Reduce Stigma
The word “stigma” comes from a brand, or mark of shame. The word “stigma” comes from a brand, or mark of shame.
The Understanding
Aug 3, 20201 min read
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Mental Health Awareness Month
I don’t know about you, but one of the first things I think of in association with “mental health” is “stigma”
The Understanding
May 1, 20202 min read
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Invisible Difference and You
Coronavirus symptoms can look like a common cold, and things like anxiety, depression, or chronic pain are easily hidden. These are examples
The Understanding
Apr 30, 20202 min read
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Five Ways to Stick with Your Goals
Some say that each day is a new start. A lot of the time, people set plans to achieve a goal they have, but forget to follow through.
The Understanding
Apr 16, 20202 min read
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Ways to Stay Connected while Staying Home
With the Coronavirus going on, people are self-isolating, quarantining and social-distancing to slow the spread.
The Understanding
Apr 16, 20202 min read
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Three Things that Break Barriers: Zombies, Superman, This Magazine
There are a lot of people out there with a barrier or 2 to deal with. They could be homeless. They could be disabled. They could have any nu
The Understanding
Mar 11, 20201 min read
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