Severe, chronic vertigo associated with migraines like mine is a “silent” disability, one people can’t see. Many people are compassionate. But others lack sensitivity, assume you’re faking it or just have a headache and will get over it.
How do our contributors define the dreaded concept of “inspiration porn,” and how do they feel about it?
Here’s the thing no one tells you about people with a medical condition: The disease is always on their mind, but they don’t always want to think about it.
Masturbation (and sexuality in general), particularly for girls, is widely stigmatized. But on top of that stigma, I had this body that was utterly different from the bodies around me. It was different and therefore wrong.
While we’re never told exactly what Marcelo’s impairment is, and it’s implied that no one can quite figure it out, it shares many features that will be familiar to those of us on the autism spectrum.
When characters with disabilities are portrayed as inspirational or overcoming obstacles just for living their daily lives, it sends a message that a life with a disability is a burden. What message does that send to young people?
Thanks for keeping up with us, and we hope you enjoy the series. One more day!
Although we have a fantastic line-up for the upcoming event already, we’re still happy to welcome new contributors.
After much emailing and planning, Corinne Duyvis and Kody Keplinger are nearly ready to bring Disability in Kidlit to a blogosphere near you!
