The world needs more disabled journalists and writers.
We bring a unique perspective that is needed during these increasingly tumultuous times.
Heartbroken to see a disabled student lose their funding for accommodations because the school deemed them “too disabled” to have a feasible career in journalism.
This is systemic ableism. People think they can tell us what we can or can’t do.
He was described as an excellent writer, and he deserved the chance to get his degree and fulfill his dream.
It’s also a perfect example of the catch 22 many disabled people find themselves in. Often denied or judged for needing benefits and told to “get a job!”, while subsequently being told that we’re too disabled to merit giving a job.
https://www.thedickinsonpress.com/news/local/north-dakota-supreme-court-rules-against-dsu-students-claim
#ableism #disability #discrimination #disabilityjustice #disabilityrights
We bring a unique perspective that is needed during these increasingly tumultuous times.
Heartbroken to see a disabled student lose their funding for accommodations because the school deemed them “too disabled” to have a feasible career in journalism.
This is systemic ableism. People think they can tell us what we can or can’t do.
He was described as an excellent writer, and he deserved the chance to get his degree and fulfill his dream.
It’s also a perfect example of the catch 22 many disabled people find themselves in. Often denied or judged for needing benefits and told to “get a job!”, while subsequently being told that we’re too disabled to merit giving a job.
https://www.thedickinsonpress.com/news/local/north-dakota-supreme-court-rules-against-dsu-students-claim
#ableism #disability #discrimination #disabilityjustice #disabilityrights
