https://padlet.com/ldome/681zfwfotkffic5n en-us 2020-07-30 22:38:52 UTC 2020-08-01 01:57:02 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f469-1f4bb.png ldome https://padlet.com/ldome/681zfwfotkffic5n/wish/666208006 This episode of Drunk History talks about how Section 504 of The Rehabilitation Act (which protects people with disabilities (PWD) against discrimiation) was signed. The episode follows Judith Heumann because she started the first protest for PWD in San Francisco and led a group of activists to Washington DC resulting in the signing of Section 504 and paved the way for the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).]]> 2020-07-30 22:49:40 UTC https://padlet.com/ldome/681zfwfotkffic5n/wish/666208006 ldome https://padlet.com/ldome/681zfwfotkffic5n/wish/666217508 This YouTube video is an interaction between two kids and a lady with Alzheimers. It depicts the innocent and curious nature of children and their innate acceptance of all people. The video used person-first language and provided accurate, raw responses to a woman sharing her experiences with the diagnosis. ]]> 2020-07-30 23:08:51 UTC https://padlet.com/ldome/681zfwfotkffic5n/wish/666217508 ldome https://padlet.com/ldome/681zfwfotkffic5n/wish/666225370 This website has many poems written by people with aphasia.  One in particular struck me because it highlighted the feelings of isolation that many people with aphasia face, which is an acquired communication disorder. It is called "Glass Jar" and expresses how the individual feels stuck, like a bug in a glass jar. This poem spreads awareness of the hardships associated with an individual's inability to communicate fully.]]> 2020-07-30 23:24:56 UTC https://padlet.com/ldome/681zfwfotkffic5n/wish/666225370 ldome https://padlet.com/ldome/681zfwfotkffic5n/wish/666231613 I enjoyed the film and how it demonstrated the advancements that Stephen Hawking contributed to the community of PWD and how it brought awareness to ALS. However, I do think there were scenes that embraced the over-glorification, particular at the end of film when he shared inspirational quotes.]]> 2020-07-30 23:37:17 UTC https://padlet.com/ldome/681zfwfotkffic5n/wish/666231613 ldome https://padlet.com/ldome/681zfwfotkffic5n/wish/666236961 This is an interesting podcast that made me think about The Theory of Everything and the film industry as a whole. The podcasts talks about issues regarding casting able bodies for disabled parts, "inspiration porn", and about how the film portrays his successes vs. his disability and what he is known for based on the focus. 

]]> 2020-07-30 23:47:43 UTC https://padlet.com/ldome/681zfwfotkffic5n/wish/666236961 ldome https://padlet.com/ldome/681zfwfotkffic5n/wish/666241560 This film is about two teenagers that have Cystic Fibrosis and fall in love. I have reservations about the premise of the film as I think that it over-romanticized CF. I would wonder if people with CF would consider the film disrespectful to their struggles.]]> 2020-07-30 23:56:14 UTC https://padlet.com/ldome/681zfwfotkffic5n/wish/666241560 ldome https://padlet.com/ldome/681zfwfotkffic5n/wish/666276557 This series on Netflix follows the life of various young adults with autism that are either in a relationship, dating, or looking for a partner. While the show does not always use people-first language, it does depict women with autism, which is underrepresented since autism is more frequent in males. It provided interesting insight into the lens of autism. ]]> 2020-07-31 00:56:10 UTC https://padlet.com/ldome/681zfwfotkffic5n/wish/666276557 ldome https://padlet.com/ldome/681zfwfotkffic5n/wish/666288010 This is a very interesting article about discrimination towards PWD during the COVID-19 pandemic. It touches on stories of when the ADA has been invoked for legal protection recently. It also talked about the difficulties of children with disabilities during the pandemic as a result of school closures. Very good read.]]> 2020-07-31 01:16:43 UTC https://padlet.com/ldome/681zfwfotkffic5n/wish/666288010 ldome https://padlet.com/ldome/681zfwfotkffic5n/wish/666892806 I wanted to research more about COVID-19 and the issues of discrimination against PWD during the pandemic. This article talked about specifics regarding COVID-19 restriction of visitors for PWD being unjust, Michael Hickson's death involving racial and disability discrimination involving police brutality, and many other current cases of discrimination towards PWD. The article was very informative, accurately portraying PWD as worthy of equality and shed light on the current injustices involving POC, PWD, and the harsh realities they are facing, specifically with police brutality. ]]> 2020-07-31 22:48:53 UTC https://padlet.com/ldome/681zfwfotkffic5n/wish/666892806 ldome https://padlet.com/ldome/681zfwfotkffic5n/wish/666897960 This article was written by a black disabled woman with cerebral palsy. She talks about the desire and importance of freedom of self-expression through fashion for the PWD community. She created the hashtag #disabledandcute to talk about self-worth for women with disabilities through social media. Lastly, I really enjoyed the conversation about inclusivity in the fashion world, making clothes functional AND cute for PWD. ]]> 2020-07-31 23:04:06 UTC https://padlet.com/ldome/681zfwfotkffic5n/wish/666897960 ldome https://padlet.com/ldome/681zfwfotkffic5n/wish/666903792 Ray Charles, a musician and songwriter, released a song called "I Don't Need No Doctor." Ray Charles was blind, so the song appears to be discussing his disability. He writes about how medical care isn't the cure to his illness, and writes "I don't need my doctor, only my baby's arms." I understood this to signify how PWD are too often considered disabled, when really, they are differently abled and their remedies are similar to everyone, such as being with loved ones, as opposed to needing a "cure."]]> 2020-07-31 23:22:11 UTC https://padlet.com/ldome/681zfwfotkffic5n/wish/666903792 ldome https://padlet.com/ldome/681zfwfotkffic5n/wish/666907519 While this poem does not over-glorify or victimize PWD, it does indicate the harsh reality of many PWD. It particularly focuses on the medications that are prescribed for a chronic condition and what it is like to have that a part of your daily routine. It also touches on existence, mentioning life, death and God, which portrays the author's frequent thoughts about the progressive nature of her disease.  ]]> 2020-07-31 23:35:04 UTC https://padlet.com/ldome/681zfwfotkffic5n/wish/666907519 ldome https://padlet.com/ldome/681zfwfotkffic5n/wish/666910409 Shawn Mendes writes this song about his struggles with an anxiety disorder and mentions some of the common symptoms of anxiety, which is relatable to many people with AD. I appreciated how the song had a heavy, honest premise, therefore, not undermine the struggle, yet also signified hope and persistance. ]]> 2020-07-31 23:44:23 UTC https://padlet.com/ldome/681zfwfotkffic5n/wish/666910409 ldome https://padlet.com/ldome/681zfwfotkffic5n/wish/666913679 Cecilia Mcgough touched on the common misconceptions of people with Schizophrenia. She shared about her struggle with suicide, hallucinations, and hospital stays. Her story helped spread awareness and normalize the disorder and start an open conversation about negative mental illness stereotypes.]]> 2020-07-31 23:54:22 UTC https://padlet.com/ldome/681zfwfotkffic5n/wish/666913679 ldome https://padlet.com/ldome/681zfwfotkffic5n/wish/666919709 This is a clip from The Kelly Clarkson Show that featured a couple with Down Syndrome. I had issues with the portrayal in terms of frequent over-glorification. It was tough to watch the frequent camera close-ups on audience members' crying and consistent mentions of the couple being an "inspiration." However, the parents did spread awareness of the disorder and abilities of people with DS. ]]> 2020-08-01 00:15:03 UTC https://padlet.com/ldome/681zfwfotkffic5n/wish/666919709 ldome https://padlet.com/ldome/681zfwfotkffic5n/wish/666943249 I enjoyed how this show on Netflix brought awareness to Social Anxiety Disorder, as well as Emotional Support Animals. They also included an actor in the show that has a disability. However, I feel the show over-dramatized, and portrayed negative stereotypes of people with mental illness or people that require an ESA. I only watched the first episode, so it may end up depicting mental illness differently as the show progresses.]]> 2020-08-01 01:39:36 UTC https://padlet.com/ldome/681zfwfotkffic5n/wish/666943249