Any time I criticize the representation (or lack thereof) of disability in fictional media, I inevitably get all three of the following responses either in the comments here or on Twitter. This is fiction, it's not real, lighten up (often not worded so politely) If you don't like it, don't read, watch or listen to … Continue reading Yes, I know it’s Fiction, and Yes I’m Still Going to Criticize it
Category: Disability Activism
Media Roundup of Me Before You Criticism
This is a collection of the criticism by the disabled community and allies of the book and film Me Before You. I have also included some mainstream media coverage of the criticism and protests. If I missed anything let me know in the comments or on Twitter. Disabled Community & Allies "Ableist, Stereotypical, and Offensive" … Continue reading Media Roundup of Me Before You Criticism
I Bought a Pair of Nike’s Shoes for Disabled People, They’re Not Really that Accessible: A Review
When Nike released their heavily marketed shoes for disabled people in July of 2015, I was excited. All of the media (and there was a lot of media) proclaimed these shoes as being for disabled people. The thing was they really weren't. At the time of their original release they were only available in men's … Continue reading I Bought a Pair of Nike’s Shoes for Disabled People, They’re Not Really that Accessible: A Review
Bad Crip: A Probably Not Comprehensive Definition
Bad Crip: noun [bǽd krɪ́p] A disabled person who has ever been or is any one or a combination of the following according to a nondisabled person/people; is not disabled enough (someone who wants accommodations even though there are totally more disabled people who "deserve" to be accommodated more)is too disabled (someone who asks for … Continue reading Bad Crip: A Probably Not Comprehensive Definition
Oranges, Access, Opposition and “Yes, but…”
As things begin to cool down on the discussion around whether or not Whole Foods or other grocers should sell peeled oranges (you can read about how that all started here). I would like to take the time to look back at the discourse and unpack some of the things that came up again and … Continue reading Oranges, Access, Opposition and “Yes, but…”
No, I Will Not Agree to Disagree: The Prevalence of Platitudes in Disability Social Justice Discourse
I've never liked the phrase "agree to disagree" Much of this just stems from my self-absorbed desire to be right and acknowledged as being right. In practice, it does have some practical value, particularly when dealing with someone whose ideals are diametrically opposed to your own. Sometimes it's just easier to not discuss some topics … Continue reading No, I Will Not Agree to Disagree: The Prevalence of Platitudes in Disability Social Justice Discourse
Choosing Not to Disclose a Diagnosis is Not Giving in to Shame
So in my last post, I talked about my friend Navi who successfully challenged the documentation requirements to acquire academic accommodations for Mental Health at York University. She won that fight and has been receiving some media interest as a result. In my last post I did two things. I clarified some of the common … Continue reading Choosing Not to Disclose a Diagnosis is Not Giving in to Shame
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