Teen Voices’ Girl Fuse series shares the reporting, voices and experiences of girls with disabilities. As a space for inclusivity and information, Girl Fuse explores the nuanced reality for girls who are used to seeing themselves as stereotypes.
Because of her cerebral palsy, teen Johileny Meran needs help at school. When she finally found a paraprofessional who allowed her to do things for herself, the impact was momentous.
Teen With Cerebral Palsy Gains Independence With “School Mom”
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Teen Finds Dysfunction, Ignorance Around Those With Disabilities in Brunei
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When a teen writer is assigned to interview peers in Brunei who also have disabilities, she uncovers a dysfunction in her country she didn’t expect. This story is part of Teen Voices’ Girl Fuse series, featuring stories by and about girls with disabilities.
Teen Fashionista Focuses on Adaptive Designs
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When trying on her original fashion designs became a hassle, Delaina Parrish turned her attention toward strategic designs that would make clothing more accessible for girls with unique bodies and abilities. This story is part of Teen Voices’ Girl Fuse series, featuring stories by and about girls with disabilities.
Teen with Cerebral Palsy Finds Acceptance in LGBTQ+ Community
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As a bisexual teen with cerebral palsy, Megan Fry had a hard time fitting in until she joined her school’s Gay Straight Alliance. This story is part of Teen Voices’ Girl Fuse series, featuring stories by and about girls with disabilities.
Teen Calls Out Ableism as Discrimination
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Teen Anna Landre has felt more discrimination from ableism than from sexism. This story is part of Teen Voices’ Girl Fuse series, featuring stories by and about girls with disabilities.
Hysteria Diagnosis Still Hounds Some Girls with Invisible Disabilities
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“My entire sixth grade experience was people not believing that I was sick,” says one girl. “People thought I used a wheelchair for fun.” Part of Teen Voices’ Girl Fuse series, highlighting stories by and about girls with disabilities.
Teen Calls Out ‘Me Before You’ Movie as Offensive, Belittling
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To those who rely on wheelchairs and helpers, “Me Before You” is more than just a PG-13 romantic comedy. This story is part of Teen Voices’ Girl Fuse series, featuring stories by and about girls with disabilities.
Being Thin Isn’t All it’s Cracked Up to Be, Teen Says
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Everywhere Emily Leon looks she sees people trying to lose weight. But as a teen with Graves’ disease, dieting is the furthest thing from her mind. This piece is part of Teen Voices’ Girl Fuse series, an initiative by and about teen girls with disabilities.
Teen Finds Disability Isolating Without Peer Network
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No matter how many friends she has, Melina Nakos still has no one to share her struggles and frustrations of being a double amputee. This piece is the first in Teen Voices’ Girl Fuse series, an initiative by and about teen girls with disabilities.