Title
Problematic Approaches in Communication Towards People with Disabilities
Project Type
Oral Presentation
Publication Date
4-29-2021
Department or Program
Department of Communication and Digital Studies
College
College of Arts and Sciences
Faculty Mentor #1
Crosby, Emily
Abstract
Through this video essay, I am hoping to draw attention to the problematic approaches in communication towards people with disabilities, but specifically invisible disabilities. In this video essay, I talk about the harmful effects of using war metaphors when talking about chronic illnesses, why inspiration porn is problematic, and how COVID-19 has impacted the rhetoric when talking about disabilities and chronic illnesses. We should all be working towards creating an environment that doesn't negatively impact or burden those suffering with chronic illnesses or disabilities and I hope this video essay is just the start of the research you do to better support your chronically ill and disabled loved ones.
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