A post discussing the nondisabled gaze in film which, similar to the male gaze, dehumanises Disabled characters through camera shots and story beats.
Category: Thought Provokers
(Reblogged) Ableism: Discrimination Against Disabled People by The Wheelchair Teen
Originally posted on Happiness Between Tales (and Tails) by da-AL:
The act of writing forces us to contemplate things more deeply, to question what we believe. Bloggers, novelists, all writers lay ourselves bare when we publish. When we communicate our passions, readers are challenged to think — and they challenge us! Thank goodness for the world…
YouTube vs. The Deaf Community
Discussing deaf culture appropriation on YouTube and if able-bodied people should be allowed to make sign language videos.
Accessibility vs. Preservation
Discussing the issue of whether we should prioritise the preservation of historical sites and attractions, or if we should prioritise changing them to make them accessible (by installing lifts, ramps, etc.)
Inspiration Porn vs. Actual Inspiring People
An explanation of the important disability term ‘Inspiration Porn’ and how it affects the way disabled people are viewed by others
‘Disabled’ vs. ‘Physically-Challenged’ and Other Such Terms
Addressing the term ‘disabled’ and whether it should really be used to describe people with a disability.
The Wheelchair Teen 