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Noell Ratapu
Mar 23, 20230 min read
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Equality isn’t Enough
The concept of equality is treating everyone with the same status, rights and opportunities. But how does equality actually affect those...
Noell Ratapu
Jun 15, 20244 min read
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Me Too.
This blog includes a trigger warning as it discusses sexual assault and rape. I want to address a topic rarely talked about: over 80...
Noell Ratapu
Dec 1, 20234 min read
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Finding Acceptance
Since it’s SMA Awareness Month, I thought I would talk about my disability for those who are new to my blogs, as well as learning the...
Noell Ratapu
Aug 4, 20234 min read
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Breaking Barriers: A Journey Through The History of Disability Rights
Throughout my life, multiple people have asked me a question that can provide a glimpse into someone's personality or simply serve as a...
Noell Ratapu
Jul 5, 20236 min read
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Embracing Queerness & Shattering Societal Constraints
During the pandemic, something significant happened: I embraced my Queer identity. Two years of isolation gave me time to reflect on my...
Noell Ratapu
May 31, 20232 min read
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Grief, Adaptation & Resilience
Grief has followed me throughout my life. I actually remember the exact moment when I first felt that feeling of loss, something I didn’t...
Noell Ratapu
May 9, 20233 min read
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Noell Ratapu
Mar 23, 20230 min read
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I am proud to be a Disabled Māori woman.
Growing up mixed race, as well as being disabled on top of that, was extremely challenging. Especially growing up in Tūranga-nui-a-Kiwa...
Noell Ratapu
Mar 11, 20234 min read
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Pharmac Do Better!
I feel as if I should talk more about the treatment I am on. Especially since it hugely contributed to me living a better quality of...
Noell Ratapu
Sep 17, 20226 min read
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Don't Be A Trashy Human, Be Inclusive
I’ve never had a positive school experience, and sadly this is actually very common for Disabled children and teens - in fact, Disabled...
Noell Ratapu
Aug 12, 20225 min read
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