What I do know is that disabled people shouldn't be responsible for curing non-disabled people of their ignorance.
Rose Ayling-EllisRead
I can only dream of the day where seeing other disabled people on screen isn't a rare sight or where I don't get excited at the sight of other disabled people working behind the screen.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote expresses a desire for greater representation of disabled individuals in media and behind the scenes.
Rose Ayling-Ellis highlights the importance of visibility and representation for disabled individuals in the media industry. She hopes for a future where seeing disabled people on screen is common rather than exceptional, addressing the need for inclusivity and acknowledgment of diverse experiences in storytelling.
Themes
RepresentationDisabilityMediaInclusivityVisibility
In practice
Example use cases
In a talk about diversity in the media, this quote can inspire a discussion on representation.
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