I, like many women, buy into patriarchal standards of beauty every day. I very rarely leave the house without make-up. I dye my hair. I wear clothes that I choose carefully for how they make me look to the outside world.
Stella YoungRead
We fill our lives with all sorts of things that make it easier for us to get along in the world: wheelchairs, crutches, grabber sticks, hearing aids, canes, guide dogs, modified vehicles, ramps, as well as other kinds of services and supports. Disability does not necessarily mean dependence on other people.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Disability can co-exist with independence through various supportive tools and services.
Stella Young emphasizes that having a disability does not imply being dependent on others. Instead, she illustrates how a variety of tools and services can empower individuals with disabilities to navigate the world independently and lead fulfilling lives. This perspective challenges traditional notions of dependence and highlights the importance of accessibility and support in fostering autonomy.
Themes
DisabilityIndependenceAccessibilitySupportTools
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about inclusivity, one might reference this quote to highlight the importance of assistive technologies.
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All quotes →We often hear that people mean well: that so many just don't how to interact with people with disabilities. They're unsure of the 'right' reaction, so they default to condescension that makes them feel better in the face of their discomfort.
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In my own home, where I've been able to create an environment that works for me, I'm hardly disabled at all. I still have an impairment, and there are obviously some very restrictive things about that, but the impact of disability is less.
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For me, disability is a physical experience, but it's also a cultural experience and a social experience, and for me, the word 'crip' is the one that best encapsulated all of that.
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We are a society that treats people with disabilities with condescension and pity, not dignity and respect.
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In many ways, I'm incredibly lucky to have been born with my impairment and that it's visible. It means my path has been predictable.
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