Brandon Simmons

One-legged disability advocate & educator; sharing content on different disabilities and more. ‘If you give up, your dreams won’t come true.

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#quoteoftheday from @realmikefox "“One’s dignity may be assaulted, vandalized and cruelly mocked, but cannot be taken away unless it is surrendered.”

[Brandon Simmons @1LegLife]

BPD is more than the stereotypes. Borderline Personality Disorder deserves understanding, empathy, and conversations that fight stigma—not reinforce it. #BPD #MentalHealthAwareness #EndTheStigma

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Antisocial Personality Disorder is often misunderstood & surrounded by harmful stereotypes. This video explains ASPD with facts, empathy, & respect—because better understanding helps reduce stigma.
#antisocialpersonalitydisorder #aspd #personalitydisorders #MentalHealthAwareness

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Antisocial Personality Disorder is often misunderstood and stigmatized. This video shares facts about ASPD while encouraging empathy, respect, and better mental-health conversations. #ASPD #MentalHealthAwareness #EndTheStigma

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#quotesoftheday "Access changes everything. Don’t mistake a barrier for a limitation" #1leglife #DisabilityAdvocacy #DisabilityRights #AccessibilityMatters #accessibility #disabilityadvocate #disabilityawareness #disabilityadvocate #disabledcreator

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Schizotypal personality disorder can involve unusual thoughts, social discomfort, & behavior others may misunderstand. Understanding matters—people deserve empathy, respect, & less stigma. #MentalHealthAwareness #EndTheStigma #1LegLife #RespectDisabledPeople #DisabilityAdvocate

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Schizoid personality disorder is more than simply wanting to be alone. This video discusses emotional detachment, solitude, and why empathy matters more than stigma. #SchizoidPersonalityDisorder #MentalHealthAwareness #EndTheStigma #MentalHealthEducation #Psychology #1LegLife

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#quoteoftheday “We fight to be seen & heard. We live in defiance with joy and radical acceptance. Gregory “Glamputee” Benson, disabled artist & community advocate #DisabilityAwareness #DisabilityAdvocacy #DisabilityRights #DisabledAndProud #Accessibility #1LegLife

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Paranoid personality disorder can involve deep distrust and suspicion that makes relationships and everyday situations harder. #MentalHealthAwareness #EndTheStigma #PersonalityDisorders

[Brandon Simmons @1LegLife]

#quoteoftheday "“Disability is not a brave struggle or ‘courage in the face of adversity.’ Disability is an art. It’s an ingenious way to live.” - Neil Marcus

[Brandon Simmons @1LegLife]

Personality disorders are often misunderstood, but understanding can replace stigma with compassion.
#MentalHealthAwareness #PersonalityDisorders #EndTheStigma #MentalHealthMatters

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#quoteoftheday “I can’t change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination.” - Jimmy Dean, country music singer & amputee advocate
#DisabilityAdvocacy #disabilityrights #disabledandproud #accessibility #disabled #oneleg #onelegadvocate

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#quoteoftheday from the famous Stephen Hawking “It is a waste of time to be angry about my disability. One has to get on with life and I haven’t done badly. People won’t have time for you if you are always angry or complaining.”

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Finding accessible housing should not be a struggle. Disabled renters deserve homes that support safety, independence, and dignity.
#DisabilityAdvocacy #AccessibleHousing #disabilityrights #AccessibilityMatters #IndependentLiving #HousingAccessibility https://t.co/bvUxj0wDS5

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#quoteoftheday “Disability doesn’t make you exceptional, but questioning what you think you know about it does.” From Stella Young; an Australian comedian, journalist and disability rights activist (passed back in 2014)

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Why should disabled people be punished for saving money? SSI resource limits need to change. Watch: #SSI #DisabilityRights #SSIReform
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Here's today's #quotesoftheday "“The only disability in life is a bad attitude.” - @ScottHamilton84

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Learning disabilities do not define a person’s intelligence or potential. Everyone deserves understanding, patience, and support that helps them learn in the way that works best for them. 💙
#LearningDisabilities #DisabilityAwareness #InclusionMatters
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Here’s today’s #quoteoftheday ““A hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles.” By Christopher
Reeve

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Nonverbal does not mean no voice. A communication device is not a privilege it is someone’s way to express needs, choices, boundaries, & safety. Listen, be patient, and presume competence.
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#AAC #DisabilityRights #DisabilityAdvocacy #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs