This latest article in Variety, the film industry’s trade magazine, gives all indications that Hollywood’s long tradition of peddling ableism continues unabated.
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Ye’s pattern of behavior is evidence of the very agency that he denies having, even if it’s true that Ye is mentally ill.
The article: ‘I Thought I Would Be Caged My Whole Life’
It’s significant when Brown states that “they all assumed I was intellectually disabled,” because it is essentially a repudiation of that identity as something horrible, something in his past that he has transcended.
The article: She Had A Student Who Was Developmentally Disabled, Which Caused Him To Be Bullied By The Other Students, So She Told The Parent That He Would Do Better At A Special Needs School
Ableism is so pervasive that many people just feel confident about casually expressing their horrid opinions openly.
The article: Why I always announce my son’s autism
Allowing disabled people to exist in the community is the best way to build safety and trust. Parents can certainly play an important role in this regard, but it’s important that people like Ellenby understand that she doesn’t speak for autistic people, she can only speak on behalf of her son.
The article: My 82-year-old mom has dementia. Over the last few years I’ve learned to be her voice.
A person can certainly advocate for another person’s needs, but that is not the same as claiming to be their voice, which denies the individual’s personhood.
