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A Chat about Representation

Representation is something that is finally becoming more common place (about time). Growing up I didn't know that many characters like me. In the rush to have a more and more diverse cast in books, movies, and TV shows, we often forget that diversity also includes disability.

And the when disability is shown, it is often done incorrectly. We either make it about how they overcome their disability or are cured, as if disability is just something to be rid of. Or it is ignored completely. Or is the only thing that describes the character.

But disability is much more diverse. It can't always be cured, and is not always something "wrong" with that person. Disabled characters can be just as different and diverse as normal characters. They can be strong and be loved. And above all they are more than their disability.

Disability may describe us, but it does not define us.

Check out what I wrote about dyslexia, ADHD and the Percy Jackson series along with talking about Dr. Reid's eccentric behavior from Criminal Minds on my personal blog: Just Like Me: The Importance of Representation

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