Media
The Ableist Lens of Hollywood
Hollywood’s most recent depiction of disability is inspired by a true story, told through the lens of ableism. The Upside is a film that tells the story of an ex-convict (played by Kevin Hart) who lands a position as a …
#ThingsDisabledPeopleKnow is Necessary Because Realistic Disability Representation is Scarce
Recently, I wrote about the most recent instance of “cripping up,” or disabled mimicry, in the film The Upside. Many people were angered by my post and couldn’t imagine why I would be so bold as to critique Bryan Cranston…
Why Inspirational Memes About Mental Health Disabilities Are So Damaging
As a person with mental health disabilities, nothing makes me seethe like those who create inspirational memes that do more damage than good to the people in my community. Whenever I encounter such feel-good shibboleths, my hands tense, my breathing …
VIDEO: Alt Text in 60 seconds
Alt Text provides people who are blind and low vision access to online visual information. Learn how to become a pro in just 60 seconds!
I’m a Blind Woman. Here’s My Take on the “Bird Box Challenge.”
SPOILER ALERT: This post discusses important plot points from the movie Bird Box in detail. I’m a blind woman who has a few thoughts on Bird Box, and I hope this doesn’t get lost among the sea of memes from …
2018 #DisYearInReview Twitter Chat
Archive of Twitter chat 2018 is winding down, and Rooted in Rights and the Disability Justice Initiative at CAP (@CAPDisability) want to hear from you about the major moments and shake-ups that occurred in the disability community. From…
Disability Isn’t a Halloween Costume
Last year, a friend who hadn’t seen me in a few years asked whether my bright, sparkly purple cane was part of my sense of style. I dress whimsically in colorful outfits with a lot of patterns and he’d never …