Moon joyJul 3, 2023

It makes me so sad that so many #disabled people take on society's view of them as deficient, shameful, and deprived. We internalize and individualize systemic #ableism and then blame ourselves for our misery.

It just shows how badly a #DisabilityPrideMonth is needed...

I'm sad for my younger self because I grew up thinking the same way. And indeed even my current self: I'm not totally free of internalized ableism, probably never will be. But at least now I have a better chance of spotting it.

Show threadMoon joyJul 3, 2023
This was explained much better on the post where r/blind explained that blind mods can't moderate the subreddit any more.
https://www.reddit.com/r/Blind/comments/14nzwkm/they_finally_did_it_reddit_made_it_impossible_for/
They finally did it: Reddit made it impossible for blind Redditors to moderate their own sub

Since the [latest "accessibility" update to the Reddit app](https://www.reddit.com/r/modnews/comments/14n9426/), the amount and magnitude of new...

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Show threadMoon joyJul 3, 2023

The other thing I wanted to say for #DisabilityPrideMonth is to the people who aren't sure whether they can or should call themselves disabled.

I'd like to say: welcome.

(If you want.)

Disability can be defined as a condition that significantly impacts your life. It can be defined as where society disables you.

It's not just for mobility or sensory impairments. It's not just for physical pain. It's for invisible conditions, variable conditions, mental illnesses, energy-limiting conditions...

Show threadTattie (old account)Jul 3, 2023
@bright_helpings thank you. I've been very hesitant to call myself disabled re: my autism, but, y'know, it's something I need provisions for (and which society usually does not provide).
Show threadMoon joy

@Tattie Absolutely! Society disables autistic people in so many atrocious and horrifying ways.

Jul 3, 2023 at 1:42pmWeb