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When disability identity becomes public property

I became disabled three years ago and people treat me like inspiration porn when I'm just trying to live my life normally.

Juana
Online
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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Acquired disability subjects individuals to unwanted narrative roles that serve others' comfort rather than disabled person's autonomy.

Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

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