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Statewide Independent Living Council of Georgia
"It's not turning it off. It's rejuvenating yourself to be able to continue the fight." Parker Glick gets honest about s
Statewide Independent Living Council of GeorgiaJuly 20, 2026

It's not turning it off.

It's rejuvenating yourself to be able to continue the fight." Parker Glick gets honest about surviving as someone living at the intersections of multiple identity factors. When the world feels scary, the answer isn't to power through alone. It's community. It's rest that isn't a luxury but a lifeline. It's remembering that this was never going to be all rainbows and butterflies. We've got a ways to go. But as Parker reminds us: the best way forward is together. New on Accessibility Now — watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/LWZh6JOBY24
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