it was a mistake to search twitter to find out why there are people mad about the idea that other people can choose to self-identify as disabled. a huge number of people self-id.
good reminder that exclusionary bs creates the conditions for more exclusively bs tho.
good reminder that exclusionary bs creates the conditions for more exclusively bs tho.
I know that the first problem is that a lot of people have a really narrow (and inaccurate) definition of disability.
but then also presumably people think that when you are diagnosed with a qualifying disabling condition then a doctor tells you you’re Officially Disabled. (no.)
but then also presumably people think that when you are diagnosed with a qualifying disabling condition then a doctor tells you you’re Officially Disabled. (no.)
you’re just sitting there in your little hospital robe, waiting for the doc to come in with news.
and then suddenly they waltz in w a ceremonial cane & tap you gently on each shoulder as you weep for your lost future before they say “the worst has happened, you’re now DISABLED.”
and then suddenly they waltz in w a ceremonial cane & tap you gently on each shoulder as you weep for your lost future before they say “the worst has happened, you’re now DISABLED.”
(hi if you are surprised to find out that I don’t agree with the GC crowd, please go ahead and unfollow. I strongly do not agree.)
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