# data[].attributes.headline
Room 7: Sarah Cay, Coryl Moran,Brooklyn Seitz,Tatiana Opichal, Zoey Feledichuk, and Dale Meng

# data[].attributes.subject
Room 7: Sarah Cay, Coryl Moran,Brooklyn Seitz,Tatiana Opichal, Zoey Feledichuk, and Dale Meng

# data[].attributes.body
-In current times, social media has change the way people view individuals with disabilities in contrast to before. This is a main reason why the narrative surrounding individuals with disabilities hasn't progressed.

-Her dad expected the same as her in comparison to her sibling and with this it drove her to feel capable

# data[].attributes.headline
Erica Hoiss, Jared Bachiu, Huda Omer, Jared Bachiu, Azrah Pettifor, Evan Hellquist, Nilab Ramyar, Eamon Hughes

# data[].attributes.subject
Erica Hoiss, Jared Bachiu, Huda Omer, Jared Bachiu, Azrah Pettifor, Evan Hellquist, Nilab Ramyar, Eamon Hughes

# data[].attributes.body
Is there an overlap/intersection of being disabled and being a minority in the sense that an able-bodied white person would receive better treatment/awareness to their situation?

# data[].attributes.headline
Room 1- "I've got 99 Problems... Palsy is just one

# data[].attributes.subject
Room 1- "I've got 99 Problems... Palsy is just one

# data[].attributes.body
Portraying disability in a positive light

using humor to challenge and break down barriers and discomfort within and surrounding the topic

Making more of an impact through tone- The ideas are more digestible and relatable

Connecting better with more people

Encouraging understanding through used language

Inspiring to dream, make an impact

# data[].attributes.headline
Room 7: Sarah Cay, Coryl Moran,Brooklyn Seitz,Tatiana Opichal, Zoey Feledichuk, and Dale Meng

# data[].attributes.subject
Room 7: Sarah Cay, Coryl Moran,Brooklyn Seitz,Tatiana Opichal, Zoey Feledichuk, and Dale Meng

# data[].attributes.body
When she felt held back from others regarding her disability, how did she cope with dealing with that criticism.

# data[].attributes.body
How do you think humor can help to dismantle stereotypes? What advice would you give to others with disabilities who wish to use humor in similar ways?

What inspired you to follow this career path?

How has your disability affected your journey?

# data[].attributes.body
she talks about the representation about people with disabilities and how a call to action could maybe be more accommodating and positive

approach isn't super serious but in a more positive light and how we should be moving in a more positive direction

comes back to the whole idea of not seeing a disability as a terrible and sad thing

she uses the example of how she didn't get to play a part in a play that has a character with cerebral palsy, and it shows how more able bodied people are presented with more opportunities

in media being disabled is seen as an entire personality rather than just part of a person (like how someone with curly hair would just be a person with curly hair and not just "the curly hair guy")

question:

how has social media has changed in regards to progress in Hollywood for authentic representation of peoples with disabilities

Second video refections

your language matters and can hurt others without knowing it

our language determines the attitude towards others and disabilities

recognizing your privilege and using it to help others

question for second video

how can we recognize ablism in ourselves, and strategies to become more aware

# data[].attributes.headline
Room 7: Sarah Cay, Coryl Moran,Brooklyn Seitz,Tatiana Opichal, Zoey Feledichuk, and Dale Meng

# data[].attributes.subject
Room 7: Sarah Cay, Coryl Moran,Brooklyn Seitz,Tatiana Opichal, Zoey Feledichuk, and Dale Meng

# data[].attributes.body
What advice would you give to a individual to combat ableism in your day to day life?

# data[].attributes.headline
Hibah Hamdan, Bella De Vos, Dinah Meadows, Marques Scott, Sara Donaldson, Nour Marawad 

# data[].attributes.subject
Hibah Hamdan, Bella De Vos, Dinah Meadows, Marques Scott, Sara Donaldson, Nour Marawad 

# data[].attributes.body
Zayid:

- Intersectionality of being disabled muslim woman in America

-Underrepresentation of people with disabilities in entertainment industry, question: How do you balance humour and advocacy in your work without losing the weight of your message?

# data[].attributes.headline
Shyanne B, Allen P, Cassidy H, Nathan L, Brenden M, Aidan P. 

# data[].attributes.subject
Shyanne B, Allen P, Cassidy H, Nathan L, Brenden M, Aidan P. 

# data[].attributes.body
Zayid

-People with disabilities are the largest minority and are under represented in media.

-Able bodied actors playing characters with disabilities is unethical; if someone with CP can't do a stunt, neither should the character.

-Her family was a great support system, and their belief in her contributed to her confidence.

Seale

-two levels of ableism systemic and interpersonal; enemy of equal access

-TABS temporarily abled Bodied

-Society has to take care of each other

-She's not int the position to discuss disability, so instead she'll discuss ableism

-intentions don't change damage we can cause, be intentional with words

# data[].attributes.headline
Hibah Hamdan, Bella De Vos, Dinah Meadows, Marques Scott, Sara Donaldson, Nour Marawad

# data[].attributes.subject
Hibah Hamdan, Bella De Vos, Dinah Meadows, Marques Scott, Sara Donaldson, Nour Marawad

# data[].attributes.body
Purposeful Steps Away From Ableism: Message - It is important to choose words/ use language that is inclusive of disabled people, “words that will create spaces where we can all live our best lives.”

99 Problems: the disbelief in the word can’t and how it can shape or form the future; disability is as visual as race

Using inclusive language to create space for others is a very simple and essential way to make others feel welcome and shift the way you and those around you think about disabilities.

“Can’t”, a word/mindset being one of, if not the greatest barrier to overcome.

Language as formative (ex. Tabs - Temporarily able-bodied) implies the all of us are likely to experience or know someone with disability; ableism is ingrained deeply in our society that it become hard to point out and thus perpetuate disadvantage; ableism the enemy of equal access for all people

# data[].attributes.body
targeting language on an interpersonal level- impacting change on a larger scale

Importance of being aware of others as well as yourself within language and interaction and what/how you present/represent

creating environments that are accessible and inclusive- physical spaces as well as mental/internal spaces

Actively playing a role in changing community view and understanding

Empowering disabled community

# data[].attributes.headline
Group 4 - Colesie, Hayley, Ariana, Ally, Trinity, Gurleen

# data[].attributes.subject
Group 4 - Colesie, Hayley, Ariana, Ally, Trinity, Gurleen

# data[].attributes.body
1. Zayid's parents treating her as an equal among her sisters and gave her the confidence and opportunities to live her life, and how social media may have ruined that for her. Defy expectations and perseverance

2. Zayid -The underrepresentation of disability in media is MASSIVE. The struggle for representation.

3. Seale - "Language can lessen the trauma in the world". Changing our language can bring people together and to give EVERYONE a voice. We must empower, rather than limit like when we label. Changing language takes little effort but makes a HUGE difference

4. We must recognize our roles in ableism, as it has been embedded into our socialization.

5. TABs was a new term and it separates disabled people and non-disabled people into a range of abilities everyone has. Natural diversity, and diversity is inevitable.

# data[].attributes.headline
Room 4 - Colesie, Hayley, Ariana, Trinity, Ally, Gurleen

# data[].attributes.subject
Room 4 - Colesie, Hayley, Ariana, Trinity, Ally, Gurleen

# data[].attributes.body
What gave you the courage to keep going after the theatre experience?

# data[].attributes.headline
Nour Marawad, Hibah Hamdan, Dinah Meadows, Bella De Vos, Sara Donaldson, Marques Scott 

# data[].attributes.subject
Nour Marawad, Hibah Hamdan, Dinah Meadows, Bella De Vos, Sara Donaldson, Marques Scott 

# data[].attributes.body
Seale: Importance of self awareness, recognize we often manifest ableism unintentionally through language and actions. Question : What is the best and most practical step educators can take to actively combat ableism in their classrooms and foster a culture of inclusivity for all students?

# data[].attributes.headline
Shyanne B, Allen P, Cassidy H, Nathan L, Brenden M, Aidan P. 

# data[].attributes.subject
Shyanne B, Allen P, Cassidy H, Nathan L, Brenden M, Aidan P. 

# data[].attributes.body
What advice do you have for others that have disabilities looking to enter your field?

What has humour done for your perspective?

# data[].attributes.headline
Erica Hoiss, Jared Bachiu, Huda Omer, Jared Bachiu, Azrah Pettifor, Evan Hellquist, Nilab Ramyar, Eamon Hughes

# data[].attributes.subject
Erica Hoiss, Jared Bachiu, Huda Omer, Jared Bachiu, Azrah Pettifor, Evan Hellquist, Nilab Ramyar, Eamon Hughes

# data[].attributes.body
What is something tangible that we as teachers can do to set up students to successfully grow their self awareness in terms of ableism?

# data[].attributes.headline
Erica Hoiss, Jared Bachiu, Huda Omer, Jared Bachiu, Azrah Pettifor, Evan Hellquist, Nilab Ramyar, Eamon Hughes

# data[].attributes.subject
Erica Hoiss, Jared Bachiu, Huda Omer, Jared Bachiu, Azrah Pettifor, Evan Hellquist, Nilab Ramyar, Eamon Hughes

# data[].attributes.body
99 Problems, Palsy is just one

Use of comedy to discuss issues and challenge preconceived notions of living with disabilities

People with disabilities are under represented in media

Purposeful Steps Away from Ableism

Ableism is the enemy of accessibility

Accessibility allows everyone to feel included

Importance of language "crazy" "insane" "x for dummies" etc.

# data[].attributes.headline
Room 4 - Colesie, Hayley, Trinity, Ally, Gurleen, Ariana

# data[].attributes.subject
Room 4 - Colesie, Hayley, Trinity, Ally, Gurleen, Ariana

# data[].attributes.body
What is your process of self-reflection and being kind to yourself with accuracy?

# data[].attributes.headline
Shyanne B, Allen P, Cassidy H, Nathan L, Brenden M, Aidan P. 

# data[].attributes.subject
Shyanne B, Allen P, Cassidy H, Nathan L, Brenden M, Aidan P. 

# data[].attributes.body
What strategies are there for reconciling with defensiveness following personal recognition of ableism?

# data[].attributes.body
How can individuals without disabilities better support and encourage and include individuals with disabilities?

What are the most successful strategies, in your opinion, that allow for the creation of more inclusive spaces?