Thread by @talilalewis

The "I can do anything except..." framing in Disability/Deaf communities is ableist.

I know that very few want to admit or discuss this but it needs challenge, intense scrutiny & deep reflection and conversation. Not necessarily here but I hope folks are having these conversations cuz this is harmful.

It runs counter to Disability Rights, Disability Justice and Disability Solidarity precepts and praxis. It allows society to continue to believe that others who are unable to do some things are inherently lacking which contributes to systemic societal marginalization.

It also is just patently false because there is literally something that everyone can't do. And it is perfectly fine not to be able to do things.

#interdependence
#disabilitysolidarity