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The Ability Toolbox @theabilitytoolbox.bsky.social · May 15

When I was a child growing up with cerebral palsy, there was almost no disability representation in books. Thankfully, things have changed and we're telling our own stories now. https://theabilitytoolbox.com/cerebral-palsy-books-authors-cp/ #CerebralPalsy #Disability #OwnVoices

14 Cerebral Palsy Books Written by Authors with CP - The Ability Toolbox

These cerebral palsy books include memoirs and children's books, and they're all written by authors who have CP themselves. #OwnVoices

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The Ability Toolbox @theabilitytoolbox.bsky.social · May 14

Fidget jewelry can help #neurodivergent people — individuals with #anxiety, #autism, #ADHD, #SensoryProcessingDisorder, and more — cope with the stress of daily life. https://theabilitytoolbox.com/fidget-jewelry-anxiety-autism-adhd/ #FidgetJewelry

Beautiful Stim and Fidget Jewelry for Adults with Anxiety, Autism, & ADHD

This fidget jewelry is ideal for adults with autism, anxiety, and/or ADHD who need to stim and meet their sensory needs.

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The Ability Toolbox @theabilitytoolbox.bsky.social · May 13

Chewelry, also known as chew jewelry, can help people on the autism spectrum, as well as those with sensory processing disorder, ADHD, and other #neurodivergent conditions to manage their sensory needs. https://theabilitytoolbox.com/chewelry-sensory-chew-jewelry-autism-adhd/ #Autism #ADHD #Chewelry

Chewelry Stylish Sensory Chew Jewelry for Autism & ADHD

Chewelry for adults, teens, and kids with autism, ADHD, and sensory processing needs. Chewable necklaces and chew jewelry for work or school.

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The Ability Toolbox @theabilitytoolbox.bsky.social · May 12

Representation is important, and these funny t-shirts and sweatshirts are a great way to rep your chronic illness. https://theabilitytoolbox.com/chronic-illness-t-shirts-clothing-spoonies/ #ChronicIllness #Spoonie #Fibromyalgia

14 Thoughtful & Funny Chronic Illness T-Shirts & Spoonie Clothing

These thought-provoking and funny chronic illness t-shirts let you show your spoonie pride and raise awareness of invisible illness.

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The Ability Toolbox @theabilitytoolbox.bsky.social · May 11

Chronic illness pins, stickers, and patches are a way to let the world know where you stand — even on the days you can't stand. https://theabilitytoolbox.com/chronic-illness-pins-stickers-patches/ #ChronicIllness #ChronicPain #Spoonie

13 Chronic Illness Pins, Stickers, & Patches Spoonies Will Love

These uplifting and funny chronic illness pins, buttons, stickers, and patches can help you raise awareness and be a spoonie warrior.

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The Ability Toolbox @theabilitytoolbox.bsky.social · May 10

The #autistic community has been speaking out because we need more than #AutismAwareness. We need #AutismAcceptance https://theabilitytoolbox.com/autism-acceptance-pins-buttons-stickers-neurodiversity/ #ActuallyAutistic #AutisticPride

Autism Acceptance Pins, Stickers & Accessories - Celebrate Neurodiversity

These autism pins, buttons, and stickers celebrate neurodiversity, advocate for autism acceptance, and empower actually autistic people.

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The Ability Toolbox @theabilitytoolbox.bsky.social · May 8

Children’s books about disabilities and differences used to be rare when I was growing up, but are becoming more popular. https://theabilitytoolbox.com/childrens-books-about-disabilities-educational/ #KidLit #Disability #Inclusion

23 Children's Books About Disabilities That Are Educational and Fun

These children's books about disabilities help teach kids about diversity and inclusion in ways that are both educational and fun.

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The Ability Toolbox @theabilitytoolbox.bsky.social · May 6

Board games and card games are loved by people of all ages and social backgrounds and there is a good reason for that — they are great tools for learning, socializing, and enjoying leisure time. https://theabilitytoolbox.com/board-games-blind-low-vision/ #Blind #LowVision #BoardGames

16 Fun Board Games for Blind People and Those with Low Vision

These card games and board games for blind people and those with low vision are accessible to play with sighted friends and family too.

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The Ability Toolbox @theabilitytoolbox.bsky.social · May 5

#SensorySwings are important tools to help children and adults with conditions such as #autism and #ADHD self-regulate and live their best lives. https://theabilitytoolbox.com/sensory-swings-autism-adhd-adults-kids/ #SensorySwing #SensoryRoom

Sensory Swings for Kids and Adults with Autism or ADHD: A Guide

An autistic-written guide to sensory swings and sensory furniture for neurodivergent adults and children with autism or ADHD.

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The Ability Toolbox @theabilitytoolbox.bsky.social · May 4

With so many products on the market aimed at helping insomniacs get a decent night’s sleep, it can be hard to know where to start. Here are some #spoonie specific tips! https://theabilitytoolbox.com/sleep-insomnia-chronic-illness/ #ChronicIllness #ChronicPain #Painsomnia

5 Things to Help You Sleep When You Have a Chronic Illness

If you struggle to sleep because of chronic illness, these simple items help combat chronic pain and banish insomnia for a good night's rest.

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The Ability Toolbox @theabilitytoolbox.bsky.social · May 3

This in-depth guide to sensory chairs can help you evaluate the wide variety of options available and choose the right active seating for your needs. https://theabilitytoolbox.com/sensory-chairs-autism-adhd/ #SensoryRoom #Autism #ADHD

Sensory Chairs for Active Seating with Autism and ADHD: A Guide

Sensory chairs can help children and adults with autism, ADHD, and/or sensory processing disorder to focus at work and school.

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The Ability Toolbox @theabilitytoolbox.bsky.social · May 2

Here are gift ideas for almost everyone on your shopping list so you can support these innovative small business owners with Down syndrome. https://theabilitytoolbox.com/down-syndrome-small-business-entrepreneurs/ #DownSyndrome #TheLuckyFew

6 Small Business Owners with Down Syndrome You Can Support

These innovative small business owners with Down syndrome make unique gifts you or a loved one will enjoy during the holidays or anytime.

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The Ability Toolbox @theabilitytoolbox.bsky.social · May 1

Sensory lights are becoming more popular in sensory rooms and classrooms across the world. Here are some of our favorites. https://theabilitytoolbox.com/sensory-lights-kids-adults-autism-adhd/ #Autism #ADHD #SensoryRoom

Sensory Lights for Autism and ADHD: A Guide

Sensory lights can help create a calming environment for adults and children with autism, ADHD, and sensory processing disorder.

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The Ability Toolbox @theabilitytoolbox.bsky.social · Apr 30

Mental health books such as self-help books and trauma-related memoirs have gotten more diverse. https://theabilitytoolbox.com/mental-health-books-bipoc-lgbtq-diversity/ #MentalHealth #BlackMentalHealth #LGBTQMentalHealth

10 Mental Health Books That Are BIPOC and LGBTQ Inclusive

These mental health books can be important self-help tools for healing and are inclusive of BIPOC, LGBTQ, and other diverse groups of people.

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The Ability Toolbox @theabilitytoolbox.bsky.social · Apr 29

I grew up with my younger brother who has Down syndrome, and back then, I never once ran across a character with his genetic condition. Thankfully, young readers today have many options. https://theabilitytoolbox.com/childrens-books-down-syndrome/ #DownSyndrome #TheLuckyFew

These 9 Children's Books Feature Characters with Down Syndrome

These children's books depict characters with Down syndrome accurately in entertaining stories that encourage respect and inclusion.

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The Ability Toolbox @theabilitytoolbox.bsky.social · Apr 28

We want apparel and accessories that support #neurodiversity acceptance and demonstrate how we embrace our ADHD brains. https://theabilitytoolbox.com/adhd-merch-funny-t-shirts-pins-stickers/ #ADHD #Neurodivergent

ADHD Merch: T-Shirts, Pins & Stickers for Proud Neurodivergents

Awesome ADHD merch including enamel pins, stickers, t-shirts & more from disabled-owned businesses. Celebrate being your neurodivergent self!

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The Ability Toolbox @theabilitytoolbox.bsky.social · Apr 27

If you struggle as I do, these fidget toys for skin picking can help you direct your focus elsewhere and address your needs in a healthy way. https://theabilitytoolbox.com/fidget-toys-skin-picking-hair-pulling-dermatillomania/ #FidgetToys #SkinPicking #Trichotillomania

Fidget Toys for Skin Picking, Hair Pulling, and Dermatillomania

Fidget toys for skin picking help with dermatillomania, trichotillomania (hair pulling), & other BFRBs (body-focused repetitive behaviors).

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The Ability Toolbox @theabilitytoolbox.bsky.social · Apr 26

Seeking fashionable stoma covers, catheter covers, tube tape, and crutch pads? https://theabilitytoolbox.com/stylish-medical-aids-glamorous/ #ChronicIllness #Disability #MobilityAids

15 Shops Making Glamorous & Stylish Medical Aids

Stylish medical aids bring fashion and fun to stoma bags, catheter covers, tube tape and covers, walker and crutch handle pads and more.

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The Ability Toolbox @theabilitytoolbox.bsky.social · Apr 25

We love these educational and funny dysautonomia t-shirts, stickers, and pins. https://theabilitytoolbox.com/pots-dysautonomia-t-shirts-pins-stickers/ #Dysautonomia #POTS #ChronicIllness

14 POTS and Dysautonomia T-Shirts, Pins, and Stickers

These POTS and dysautonomia t-shirts, pins, and stickers raise awareness of postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome and chronic illnesses.

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The Ability Toolbox @theabilitytoolbox.bsky.social · Apr 24

We’ve got the ultimate guide to wheelchair accessories to make life easier while transforming you into a style icon. https://theabilitytoolbox.com/wheelchair-accessories/ #Disability #Wheelchair

Wheelchair Accessories to Pimp Your Ride - The Ability Toolbox

These fashionable and useful wheelchair accessories make your manual or power wheelchair look fabulous and can help make your life easier.

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The Ability Toolbox @theabilitytoolbox.bsky.social · Apr 23

If you need to take a lot of medications, these pill organizers can help keep you on schedule, and even do so with style! https://theabilitytoolbox.com/pill-organizers-cases-medication-schedule/ #ChronicIllness #SpoonieGifts #Disability

32 Fabulous Pill Organizers for Keeping Track of Your Medication

These pill organizers help you remember to take medications at home or when traveling using alarms, labels, & more useful pill case features.

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The Ability Toolbox @theabilitytoolbox.bsky.social · Apr 22

These thoughtful mental health gifts can help you provide support for a loved one when they need it most. https://theabilitytoolbox.com/mental-health-gifts/ #MentalHealth #Depression #Anxiety #PTSD

23 Meaningful Mental Health Gifts to Help a Struggling Loved One

These mental health gifts offer hope and support to a family member or friend who is struggling with depression, anxiety, or PTSD.

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The Ability Toolbox @theabilitytoolbox.bsky.social · Apr 21

Let’s take an in-depth look at recommended migraine relief products and home remedies that are proven to be effective for helping to manage this complex condition. https://theabilitytoolbox.com/migraine-relief-home-remedies/ #Migraine #ChronicMigraine

17 Migraine Relief Home Remedies That Actually Work

If you're seeking migraine relief, these home remedies can help you manage headache pain, nausea, and light sensitivity to recover quickly.

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The Ability Toolbox @theabilitytoolbox.bsky.social · Apr 20

Chronic pain + insomnia = painsomnia. If you can't sleep because of arthritis, joint pain, or muscle aches, try these tips for a good night's rest. https://theabilitytoolbox.com/painsomnia-cant-sleep-chronic-pain/ #ChronicPain #Painsomnia #ChronicIllness #Spoonie

9 Soothing Strategies to Help You Sleep When Painsomnia Strikes

Chronic pain + insomnia = painsomnia. If you can't sleep because of arthritis, joint pain or muscle aches, try these tips for a good night's rest.

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The Ability Toolbox @theabilitytoolbox.bsky.social · Apr 19

These small kitchen appliances make cooking easier for people with arthritis & disabilities that affect hand strength & fine motor coordination. https://theabilitytoolbox.com/kitchen-appliances-limited-hand-strength-dexterity-arthritis/ #Disability #Arthritis #ChronicPain

7 Useful Kitchen Appliances for People With Limited Hand Use

These small kitchen appliances make cooking easier for people with arthritis & disabilities that affect hand strength & fine motor coordination.

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