The constant abuse and harassment from non-disabled people isn’t changing – in fact it’s getting even worse

When I was younger, I didn’t hide away, and would shout back at this public repudiation of my body. But I am tired now, and don’t have as much energy to continue to fight. I don’t work in public any more, or in an office. I rarely swim in a public pool. I limit my public activity and have to brace myself for the comments that come when I do go out.

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Topics:
Ableism and disability models, Discrimination

Author:
El Gibbs

Source:
Guardian Australia

Date published:
Fri 14th Oct, 2022

Closing date:
Fri 14th Oct, 2022