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We think we know what it's all about; we think that disability is a really simple thing, and we don't expect to see disabled people in our daily lives.
Stella Young
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Interpretation

What this quote means

Disability is often misunderstood and underestimated in society, leading to a lack of visibility and inclusion of disabled individuals in daily life.

Stella Young's quote highlights the common misconceptions surrounding disability, suggesting that society tends to oversimplify the complexity of being disabled. It emphasizes a lack of awareness and acceptance, indicating that disabled individuals are often overlooked in everyday situations, calling for greater recognition and inclusion in our communities.

Themes

DisabilityAwarenessInclusionMisconceptionsSociety

In practice

Example use cases

During a speech about social inclusion, one can present this quote to emphasize the need for greater visibility of disabled individuals.

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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.
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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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