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Real Talk: Life Stories Are Not For Sale!
This article will be a lengthy one, so click on any links below to jump to the section that interests you!
- Intro: Good intentions count, but outcomes are important too
- Inspiration Porn of the Media: Disabled people are not inspirations or unfortunate
- Caricatures, Stigma and Stereotypes: Just because someone does not “look disabled”
- Admirers and Saviours: Disabled people are not heroes or victims
- Tips to Empower: Acknowledging individual autonomy and humanity
- Conclusion: Living, not surviving
