The Psychiatric Weapon: How Mental Health Was Turned into a Weapon of Control

California's family courts exploit psychological diagnoses to control parents, particularly those with ADHD and PTSD. Brenna Gano's experience illustrates how…

Md. ID law is a good step (Published in The Washington Post, Oct. 15, 2025)

Maryland's "Eric's Law," allowing non-apparent disabilities to be marked on driver's licenses, is a positive step for disability rights, promoting…

The Disabilities You Don’t See — and the Systems That Still Don’t See Us

The post discusses the challenges faced by individuals with invisible disabilities in America, highlighting systemic bias in courts and institutions…

Maryland Family Courts vs. Invisible Disabilities: Rights Denied, Families Punished

In Maryland, family courts often fail to protect children and parental rights, treating invisible disabilities as reasons to deny custody.…

Maryland’s ADA Mirage: Rhetoric, Red Tape, and the Quiet Punishment of Invisible Disabilities

Maryland's political rhetoric emphasizes equity and inclusion, but parents and students facing disabilities experience skepticism and delayed support. Federal deficiencies…

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