Instead of using disability for laughs and internet fame, what if the media sheds light on the issues faced by the disabled community?
Tag: ableism

The Politics of the Language of Disability
What is the ‘right’ or rather respectful way of referring to someone with a disability? And why should we be careful?

Comic Explainer: Young Disabled New Zealanders on the Barriers to a Better Life
Comic artist Toby Morris shows what 'you should say' and 'not say' to a person with a disability.

Should We Reconsider Using the Term ‘Differently Abled’?
You shouldn't be repulsed by people who are physically impaired, nor should you over-sympathise with them. Just treat them like you would anyone else.