This video is about a group of people that fight the world each day. They fight in ways we can’t imagine. The attempt to change the perspective of society. They are an inspiration for us. They battle each fight bravely to face the next.
Its not “now you see me.” Its how you see me. Am I strong? Am I weak? Am I ugly? Am I beautiful? Does what you think matter? Yes. It would be a lie to say that ignoring other’s thoughts and perspectives is easy. In fact, its close to impossible. So, I’m going to convince myself first. I am strong. I am beautiful. I am the best-disabled me.
Isn’t absolutely ridiculous that I not only have to face my problems but also other’s problems with me? Why? Do my problems make me any less of a human? I can eat chipotle, I can drive a car, I can sleep for 12 hours. I’m the same as you. In the future, when you are affected, you’ll understand.
This video is all about enjoying being disabled after you accept it. They all agree that “it [disability] doesn’t devour me wholly" (Mairs). In fact once you embrace the fact that you are disabled, you realize that its okay to be a bit different. You eventually realize that a disability makes you unique and inspirational to others. Eventually you make even say “One of my favorite things is when I’m out in public and I have all my girls in their chairs and we love it when we see heads turn” (video).
