As a child, I was at least as “curious” about other disabilities as my able-bodied peers. I had questions about specific disabilities, such as visual impairments or hard-of-hearing people, that others without disabilities have. However, that doesn’t make it right for me to ask invasive questions of other disabled people.
Disabled people are not obligated to quell others curiosity Read More »
The belief that disabled people inherently make lesser contributions to society is ableist. It extends the thought that service dogs are a tool to lessen the burden of disability on society.
What the ADA really thinks about service dogs Read More »
As a disabled animal, Winter provides a more accessible source of inspiration precisely because she isn’t human. Her life became defined by humans.
Winter’s legacy told by families Read More »
Winter’s prosthetics were created and tested by a team of doctors and supported by the aquarium staff. It was a group effort that provided an inspirational story.
Carelessness hurts animals & humans Read More »
For centuries, humans have assumed they are the most intelligent creatures on Earth. Human inventions, from essential tools to modern-day social media, must be proof of that.
Humans aren’t the smartest creatures on Earth Read More »
The time it takes to “warm up” to disabled persons or animals seems universal in that sense. People with disabilities are “misfits.“
Role of Empathy in Anthrozoology Read More »
Winter’s fate was uncertain and grim until she was rescued by the aquarium. (fitting into a human savior complex) At least that’s how the film made me feel. Winter is the center of the film. She inspired many people with disabilities to find hope.
Ashame Dolphin Tale is just inspirational Read More »
As much as we love them, they are considered lesser even though we depend on them for everyday essentials like food and clothing.
If you love your pet, stop treating them as family Read More »
The creators want Dory to appeal to children but perpetuating that disabled people are childlike is a problematic connection.
I have short-term memory loss but, I’m not a child Read More »
