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The depiction of disability in the media plays a major role in molding the public perception of disability. [1] Perceptions portrayed in the media directly influence the way people with disabilities are treated in current society. "[Media platforms] have been cited as a key site for the reinforcement of negative images and ideas in regard to ...
A disability may be readily visible, or invisible in nature. Some examples of invisible disabilities include intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, mental disorders, asthma, epilepsy, allergies, migraines, arthritis, and chronic fatigue syndrome. [1]
Some people consider it best to use person-first language, for example "a person with a disability" rather than "a disabled person." [1] However identity-first language, as in "autistic person" or "deaf person", is preferred by many people and organizations. [2] Language can influence individuals' perception of disabled people and disability. [3]
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This category is for media either put out by people with disabilities for people with disabilities, or catering to disabled people. The main article for this category is Disability in the media . Subcategories
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Disability activism itself has led to the revision of appropriate language, when discussing disability and disabled people. For example, the medical classification of 'retarded' has since been disregarded, due to its negative implications. Moreover, disability activism has also led to pejorative language being reclaimed by disabled people.
She has written and lectured on how the media cover disability issues and why they need to report beyond the stereotypes of disability. Wendy Lu: Lu is a senior staff editor at the New York Times and a reporter covering the intersection of disability, politics and culture. She has spoken around the globe on disability representation in the media.