Astrid's Journal. FWD/Forward: FWD (feminists with disabilities) for a way forward. Issue 9. Battered Women's Support Services » Blog Archive » Women with Disabilities: Understanding Media Representations to Empower one of the Most Victimized Groups in Society. Women with Disabilities: Understanding Media Representations to Empower one of the Most Victimized Groups in Society by Joanna Chiu 1 in 7 people in the world have a disability.* Yet people with disabilities are often rendered invisible in the media, and when they do appear, the media’s portrayals of them are typically very bad.
So bad that when Jane Smith was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder nine years ago, she didn’t believe it. DAWN RAFH Canada. Bitchin’ Table: Abelism « ShoutOut! JMU. I’m willing to bet that (almost?)
All of you have seen this sign in some public place (insert handicapped pic). This week’s Bitchin’ Table features parklena and eszenyme as they discuss issues concerning disability and sexuality. parklena: hey there eszenyme! I just came back from a really interesting class and I think you’d be really intrigued by the subject. eszenyme: Oh, cool.