“This Is What Disabled Looks Like”

“This Is What Disabled Looks Like”

Most people have a limited understanding of what it means to be disabled, and what disabled «looks like». As a consequence, many disabled people find themselves in a position where they need to «perform»: Act like the disability isn’t there in some situations, and, perversely, exaggerate the disability in others. Eye-opening article that will add many layers of nuance to your understanding.


From Weekly Filet #382, in February 2022.

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