108. the wound that never heals: our discrimination stories
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Case & Cass share frustrating discrimination experiences—rideshare denials, job stories, and some shocking, never-told moments.

we’re just two best friends with the same rare disease living our best lives.
join us on our journey to show the beauty and normalcy in disability. from navigating social situations with low vision to our love for fashion, we’ll invite you into our unique chronically ill, plant loving, cane using, home decorating, accessibility advocating world. we can’t wait for you to come along!
— Casey & Cassandra
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Advocacy / Rare episodes / Storytime
by Cassandra Mendez · Published December 10, 2024 · Last modified July 22, 2026
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Case & Cass share frustrating discrimination experiences—rideshare denials, job stories, and some shocking, never-told moments.
Flair episodes / Rare episodes / Vision
by Cassandra Mendez · Published November 27, 2024 · Last modified July 22, 2026
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Case + Cass chat about childhood video games, what they play now, and their tips for making gaming more accessible with low vision.
Advocacy / Rare episodes / Vision
by Cassandra Mendez · Published November 12, 2024 · Last modified July 22, 2026
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Case + Cass talk about how, despite their best efforts, they always look a little odd in public when trying to look “normal.”
by Cassandra Mendez · Published October 29, 2024 · Last modified July 22, 2026
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Case + Cass talk about four more cartoons they’ve watched together in the last year and a half and plug other cartoons they’ve seen lately.
Rare episodes / Storytime / Vision
by Cassandra Mendez · Published October 15, 2024 · Last modified July 22, 2026
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Case + Cass share the uncomfortable, rude, silly, and ableist things people have said to them in public about their vision.
Flair episodes / Friendship / Recorded together
by Cassandra Mendez · Published October 1, 2024 · Last modified July 22, 2026
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Case visits Cass in Columbus! The two recap their jam packed weekend of candles, bookstores, bakeries, and the renaissance fair.
Mobility tools / Rare episodes / Vision
by Cassandra Mendez · Published September 17, 2024 · Last modified July 22, 2026
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Case + Cass bought new canes and give their reviews. They also share hot takes on different cane styles and explain the benefits of cane use.
Flair episodes / What are we into lately
by Cassandra Mendez · Published September 3, 2024 · Last modified July 22, 2026
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Case + Cass talk about what they’ve been into lately, including self-care, hobbies, side hustles, and media they’ve enjoyed.
by Cassandra Mendez · Published August 20, 2024 · Last modified July 22, 2026
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Case + Cass celebrate releasing over 100 episodes and list their all-time favorites along with other episodes they’re proud of.
Advocacy / Rare episodes / Storytime
by Cassandra Mendez · Published August 6, 2024 · Last modified July 22, 2026
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Case + Cass share their humiliating experience trying to get the DAS pass accommodation on their recent trip to Disneyland.