I have cerebral palsy and my new roommate's friends always talk to her about me instead of to me, like I am not sitting right there able to speak for myself.
More people experience this than they realize.
The assumption of incompetence based on physical presentation creates a social erasure that compounds the isolation of living with disability.
“Where Are You with Disability & Accessibility?”
Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.