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Photo by jonakoh _ on Unsplash Definition of Special  Special is defined by the Oxford Dictionary as “better, greater, or otherwise different from what is usual.” The phrase “special needs” is outdated because it implies that participation in daily life is typical or normal. Calling a disabled person “special” can be patronizing in mundane moments, […]

The Paralympics are a celebration. Stephan Halking opened the ceremony with “We are all different. There is no standard or run-of-the-mill human being.”  You might donate money to foundations during awareness months, but in pride months, you march and find community.  (Martin-Hays 2022 Disabled Pride Vs Awareness) Rising Phoenix Documentary  Netflix’s Rising Phoenix “With this

  Photo by Bo Zhang on Unsplash The Olympics and the Paralympics are both global events showcasing exceptional athletes. The Paralympics, named for running parallel to the Olympics rather than for any single disability, Sir Ludwig Guttmann founded the Paralympics after recognizing a universal desire and benefit in athletic participation among people with spinal cord

Photo by Rafal Werczynski from Unsplash Blockbuster Television and the Power of Nostalgia Since Stranger Things on Netflix wrapped its fifth season, the discussion has revolved around plotholes, queerbaiting, and Eleven’s fate. As the series aired, Netflix crashed more than once due to the number of viewers. Stranger Things was a cultural event TV show. By the

You’ll Believe a Man Can Fly That was the slogan for the 1978 film starring Christopher Reeves as Superman.  Before Marvel’s Cinematic Universe and Tobey Maguire as Spider-Man, audiences only had one movie as an on-ramp to the world of bright spandex suits and superhuman people.  The year prior, Star Wars debuted, exposing audiences to

In the YouTube video “Why we all Love Nick Nelson (too much),” LoopingLuis explains that Heartstopper is a family show, and the two shirtless scenes of Nick in seasons one and two were not necessary or sexual. “Honestly, this is where Heartstopper leaves the teen genre and enters a straight-up fantasy world. We are supposed

The Hill (2023) It is based on the true story of baseball player Rickey Hill and shows the general struggle between a father and son over God’s plan for Rickey. Young Rickey is defined by his love of baseball and his “prodigy” batting skill. Rickey’s girlfriend thinks he’s cheating because he can’t have full body

he Complexities of Character Perception: Audience Reactions to Disability and LGBTQIA+ Storylines Audience Perception of Character Traits In narratives with disability compared to sexual orientation, both pick traits that make others seen as selfless. The diagnosis of Charlie’s eating disorder occurs after the audience sees how concerned Nick and Charlie’s sister Tori are. One part

The Stigma of Masculinity Men’s mental health is stigmatized with double standards or stereotypes that masculinity and expressing emotions cannot co-exist. “Boys don’t cry. Men are strong and stoic. On the other hand, people with disabilities need help to live full lives and are seen as inspirational when they do. These two ideas from American