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How podcast 'The League of Awkward Unicorns' is changing the dialogue on mental illness

Attacking stigma for an honest, warm conversation.

The League of Awkward Unicorns podcast challenges the stigma of mental illness. We’ll be adding this to our playlist.

What are some of your favorite podcasts?

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Looking for a spooky read to get you in the Halloween spirit? Check out Easter Seals Thrive’s latest book list!

http://www.easterseals.com/thrive/halloween

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As a wheelchair user, here are some barriers I’ve faced at the movies. Feel free to add your own to the list for your disability, or send a tweet using ‪#‎thrivemedia‬ to join the conversation on Twitter!

Only wheelchair seats are in the very front row in IMAX stadium seating

When a person refuses to move to another seat when they take the companion spot for the wheelchair spaces.

Only having ONE seat next to the wheelchair spot, so a larger group has to sit apart.

Inaccessible counters at the concession stand.

When the accessible bathroom stall is filthy while the other stalls are clean.

When the theater is empty, and then someone walks in and sits down right in front of you. Bonus points if they’re tall.

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Helping people with disabilities gain greater independence.

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