Winter’s legacy told by families
As a disabled animal, Winter provides a more accessible source of inspiration precisely because she isn’t human. Her life became defined by humans.
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Carelessness hurts animals & humans
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.
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Humans aren’t the smartest creatures on Earth
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.
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Role of Empathy in Anthrozoology
The time it takes to “warm up” to disabled persons or animals seems universal in that sense. People with disabilities are “misfits.“
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Ashame Dolphin Tale is just inspirational
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.
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If you love your pet, stop treating them as family
As much as we love them, they are considered lesser even though we depend on them for everyday essentials like food and clothing.
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I have short-term memory loss but, I’m not a child
The creators want Dory to appeal to children but perpetuating that disabled people are childlike is a problematic connection.
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Finding Dory addresses unseen disabilities
Dory’s character development goes hand in hand with the story of Marlin. Finding Dory teaches two lessons;
1. Pride for those with cognitive differences 2. Teaching non-disabled people to go beyond tolerance or inclusivity in activities.
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Disparities between disabilities in Finding Dory
When Nemo and Marlin are in trouble, they ask, “What would Dory do?” because Nemo sees the value of Dory’s determination and problem-solving. Marlin is more open to what Nemo says because of the first film’s character growth. The dynamic mimics
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