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No, Disability Isn’t a Luxury Identity
CW: Ableism When I read Jon Gingerich’s article in The Dispatch in which he argues that disability has somehow become a “luxury identity,” I felt an immediate disconnect. I have cerebral palsy, and not a single thing about it is “trendy”. I’m comfortable with my disability because I’ve had to be, but comfort isn’t the…
Disability Isn’t Heartwarming
CW: Cancer & Ableism In our culture, people focus on the palatable aspects of disability. They want the feel‑good stories and shy away from anything that makes them uncomfortable. They love the heartwarming scenes, the smiling faces of disabled children in an ad, the child with prosthetic legs who is an athlete, or the viral…
Pride, Exhaustion, and Everything in Between
Disability Pride Month is almost over, and I’ve been reflecting on how my view of cerebral palsy has changed. I’m comfortable with my disability. I know my body. I know what I need. I can’t say I’m proud of my disability though. Not in the way people usually talk about pride anyway. Feeling proud of…
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