My Knowledge Then and Now...

Personal Quote:

“A disability is a physical or mental impairment that hinders someone from completing normal day-to-day activities. People who are disabled often have reserved spaces like parking spaces and subway seats to facilitate convenience and equity in our communities. Pointing out a person’s disabilities can come off as rude and offensive, therefore a taboo conversation topic for most.”


Commentary:

This excerpt is from a disability free write at the beginning of my research. Looking back, my view of

people with disabilities was mainly from an outsider’s perspective and very superficial. Now that I’m

nearing the end of my course, I have a better understanding of how art, (dis)ability, and education intersect.

People are only disabled if society is structured in a way that hinders their abilities. Understanding the

needs and emotional rollercoaster of living with a disability in society is the first step in their complete

inclusion into society. 








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