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Embracing Myself: The Power of Disability Acceptance, featuring SPAN's Parents and Youth Testimonial Video

Accepting a disability can be one of the biggest challenges young people face, especially during a stage of life when independence, identity, and belonging are already complex. For many youth and young adults with disabilities, the journey often begins with feelings of frustration, denial, or comparison to peers who don’t face the same barriers. These emotions are real and valid, but they don’t have to define the story.

Secrets Of Acceptance: Accepting Your Disability  

Acceptance doesn’t mean giving up or lowering expectations—it means recognizing disability as one part of who you are, not the whole picture. It’s about understanding that your strengths, dreams, and contributions matter just as much as anyone else’s. With acceptance comes a stronger sense of self, opening the door to new opportunities and healthier ways of approaching challenges.

The YouTube video "Secrets Of Acceptance: Accepting Your Disability", from Cindy of the Seeing Blind channel, explores the personal journey of embracing a disability, with a focus on vision loss. The creator shares insights and strategies from their own experiences to help others navigate the emotional and practical challenges of accepting a disability. The video is part of a broader playlist on adapting and adjusting to life with impairments, offering resources and guidance for disability acceptance and adjustment.






How to Live & Cope with a Disability

This journey of acceptance looks different for everyone. Some young people find support through family or mentors, while others connect with disability communities that validate their experiences and celebrate their identities. Stories shared by peers can help remind us that no one has to face these challenges alone. Each voice and experience adds to a larger movement toward self-love and empowerment.

Talkspace's blog “How to Live & Cope with a Disability” offers guidance for managing both the emotional and practical challenges of disability. It emphasizes self-compassion, acceptance, and building supportive routines, while encouraging readers to advocate for themselves and maintain mental well-being. The article provides actionable tips for daily coping and creating a balanced, manageable lifestyle. 




What are your thoughts on disability acceptance? Share your thoughts, ideas, and experiences in the comments below!

Featuring...

SPAN's Parents and Youth Testimonial Video


In this special video, showcased at the 2025 SPAN Soiree, SPAN celebrates the parents, young adults, and families who have given their love and support to our staff and organization. We also honor the ways their lives have been positively impacted by SPAN’s work, recognizing the powerful connections, growth, and lasting impact that come from working together as a community. 


Author's Note: In addition, on behalf of the Youth Engagement Team, and the staff here at SPAN, I'd like to extend a heartfelt thank you to our youth council, Youth Empowering Voices. These young leaders and advocates, through their continuing support and powerful words/stories, have given us an important perspective on the future of youth advocacy. For that, we will be forever grateful.


You can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/sFm8V3eParU?si=9T0Ii5PJJVAB1uRB

The SPAN Youth Chat

On November 5th, from 4:15 to 5:00 PM, join with the SPAN Youth Engagement Team for a topic about advocacy and youth empowerment. More details to come. 



Resources...

Link to SPAN's website: www.spanadvocacy.org
Link to SPAN's Youth in the Know Resource Page: Youth in the Know
We're here for you! Call SPAN if you need assistance: 1-800-654-7726.

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