I find it disappointing that IAAP uses ableist language to describe the main character in a movie. As a disabled person, I'm tired of disabled people being described as accomplishing things "despite" our impairments. In fact, it would be disappointing coming out of any PR campaigns, but it's particularly egregious coming from an organization that, on the surface at least, is there to promote accessibility and inclusion for disabled people. Do better IAAP - International Association of Accessibility Professionals. Especially since these kind of things are part of the Body of Knowledge required to pass CPACC. Edit: Looks like IAAP has edited the copy of this post and no longer uses the expression "despite" in relation to disability.
Out of My Mind: A Powerful Story of Inclusion and Challenging Assumptions with an Exceptional Cast As we reflect on the significance of representation in media, Disney+’s upcoming film Out of My Mind stands out. Based on Sharon M. Draper's bestselling novel, this story follows Melody Brooks, a sixth grader with cerebral palsy. With an exceptional cast, including Phoebe-Rae Taylor and Jennifer Aniston, the film not only entertains but also empowers viewers to see beyond disabilities. It underscores the importance of inclusion and reminds us that what we have to say is often more important than how we say it. Mark your calendars! Out of My Mind premieres on Disney+ on November 22. Let's celebrate narratives that elevate voices and challenge assumptions about disability. Watch the trailer here: https://lnkd.in/eFJdGinz #DisneyPlus #CerebralPalsy
Renita Pusparini
4 个月
Hi Nicolas, asking with the intention of understanding and learning here, which part of the copy is using ableist language? I hope you can help educate me as I genuinely would like to learn and avoid the same mistake too, thank you so much!
Would be nice if they policed or responded to the comments on that thread. Even one use of "differently abled" is too much.
Pat Clark
3 个月
I like that there are more people out there trying to raise awareness of the fact that we share this world with people with disabilities… And I don’t like that we jump down their throat and make them afraid to use the wrong word… To the point where they take down there so-called ableist posts!
Alex Stine
4 个月
I agree with you, 100%. However, just being real here, I do not think we ever see a day where the "inspiration porn" goes away. Hollywood is simply too good at it. The other argument that I am sure someone will make eventually is "quit complaining, you all wanted the spotlight, now you got it." That totally discounts how people with disabilities are represented though and is still a failure in my eyes. TLDR: Communication is hard. Face it and don't hide when you inevitably mess up.
Jon Gibbins
4 个月
That is an awkward “despite”.
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4 个月Nicolas Steenhout Oh my! IAAP did it again! It was only sometime Oct 6 that they posted about a 'handicap-accessible' OzDust Ballroom, a post which was up for at least some 12 hours before IAAP took it down. In that post, which reads: "Accessibility in "Wicked". "Wicked" Director Jon M. Chu Talks Creating "Accessibility In Oz" For Disabled Character. The Wicked director discussed creating "a fantastical world with a wheelchair user in mind" on the set of his feature adaptation of Gregory Maguire's 1995 book and the Tony-winning Broadway musical, which features a handicap-accessible Ozdust Ballroom." I commented on that post expressing surprise on their use of the word 'handicap'. After a few hours, they corrected the post. I was about to comment again and thank them for the action they took, but before I can hit send, they took down their original post. Their post just disappeared! At least this time, they didn't take down the 'Out of Mind' post you have reposted. I do have screenshots of their original 'Wicked' post before it disappeared and back then, I took comfort with the hope that they'd never slip up again, but no, they did it again.