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The Disability Representation Diary

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Interviews and other little snippets with disabled people about their favourite disabled character—and why it matters.

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The Disability Representation Diary @disrepdiary.bsky.social · Apr 18

"Bibi…you are a Wonder Woman. Love the cape! 💕"

Imagine the rush of emotions when you hear that from THE Wonder Woman herself!

I had the incredible opportunity to chat with my new favourite, Wonder Woman, about the magic and joy of cosplay. @bibicosplays.bsky.social

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The Disability Representation Diary @disrepdiary.bsky.social · Sep 8

These are words used by wheelchair users to describe their experiences of being grabbed or moved without consent.

#HandsOffOurHandles

For more: Hands Off Our Handles on Instagram.

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 On a black background, the message is displayed prominently in large, mixed white and yellow font:
"Wheelchair users are tired of being touched, moved, groped, assaulted, and kidnapped—hands off."

The words touched, moved, groped, assaulted, and kidnapped are highlighted in yellow to emphasise the experiences shared by disabled wheelchair users.

Below this, in smaller white font, is the hashtag: #HandsOffOurHandles.

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The Disability Representation Diary @disrepdiary.bsky.social · Sep 3

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Disability Rebellion @disrebellion.bsky.social · Aug 30

Call for volunteers

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The Disability Representation Diary @disrepdiary.bsky.social · Aug 26

It absolutely is kidnapping! The first time it happened the man only got off me because another non-disabled man intervened and that stays with me. That's what had to happen to get a man off me.

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The Disability Representation Diary @disrepdiary.bsky.social · Aug 26

I am so sorry to hear this! It's happened to me twice now in "Big" ways where I thought I was being kidnapped. It never leaves you! I am always looking over my shoulder in fear. It just trains you to live with this constant cold weight.

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The Disability Representation Diary @disrepdiary.bsky.social · Aug 26

People want the cosy fairytale ending. The salty comfort food of it all.

@pollyrowena.bsky.social 👏💛

Polly Atkin @pollyrowena.bsky.social · Aug 26

I keep getting asked for my salty thoughts about the Salt Path as my position on nature cure narratives is v clear! A mere fraction of those thoughts published here @literaryhub.bsky.social, with thanks to @bookwormvaught.bsky.social and @nicwilson.bsky.social for their earlier pieces linked below.

Nature is Not Going to Cure You: On Raynor Winn’s Fabricated Memoir

Like many writers, I have been following the unfolding revelations about Raynor Winn and The Salt Path with great interest, and a degree of self-interest. I am a memoirist and nature writer, and I …

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The Disability Representation Diary @disrepdiary.bsky.social · Aug 26

I wrote this and barely a day later a man grabbed my arm and squeezed painfully to, "Get my attention." #JustAskDontGrab

On a yellow background is a screenshot of an article it shows Melissa in her wheelchair with short blonde hair, title reads, "A stranger grabbed my wheelchair and silently started pushing me."

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The Disability Representation Diary @disrepdiary.bsky.social · Aug 26

The way it's being reported you'd think he was the leader of the opposition. So much unbecoming glee.

The Disability Representation Diary @disrepdiary.bsky.social · Aug 17

No, too relatable. Might watch Bend it Like Beckham might stare into the void for two hours.

The Disability Representation Diary @disrepdiary.bsky.social · Aug 14

It's wonderful to see this. Especially when so many people flock to Strictly as if it's a religion—it truly is such a powerful platform. I still hope we’ll see a wheelchair-using dancer soon!

Strictly Come Dancing announces Ellie Goldstein as first contestant with Down’s syndrome

Goldstein, the first model with Down’s syndrome to feature on the cover of Vogue, becomes the ninth contestant to be announced for the 2025 series

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The Disability Representation Diary @disrepdiary.bsky.social · Aug 12

Add your Government in.

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Labyrinth had fewer Muppets and puppets than this government

The Disability Representation Diary @disrepdiary.bsky.social · Aug 12

Didn't know you were reviewed by the NYT. Impressive!

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The Disability Representation Diary @disrepdiary.bsky.social · Aug 7

"In order to support US president Donald Trump’s anti-immigration agenda." You're Superman, what do you mean?!

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The Disability Representation Diary @disrepdiary.bsky.social · Aug 6

I still have these moments often, and I think it's because we're so used to screaming into the void and being ignored that we're like, "Oh, is the void right? Do you reckon?"

The Disability Representation Diary @disrepdiary.bsky.social · Aug 5

Any other ending is hardly worth it really. 🙃

#Disability #DisabilityRepresentation

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On being disabled—People want the fairytale ending or the end credits.

The Disability Representation Diary @disrepdiary.bsky.social · Aug 5

I feel both seen and judged.

The Disability Representation Diary @disrepdiary.bsky.social · Aug 4

This. You know how much I hate the superhuman precisely because it allows the non-disabled to feel better about themselves, giving us a crumb and because it's like, "Oh, they don't have regular human emotion; the other, no need to humanise them."

The Disability Representation Diary @disrepdiary.bsky.social · Aug 4

The whole truth of it.

#Disability #DisabilityRepresentation

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“We’re only superhuman when it suits ’em.”

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The Disability Representation Diary @disrepdiary.bsky.social · Aug 4

I think if you find yourself coming up with the phrase, "world Jewry." You might need to give yourself a time out.

The Disability Representation Diary @disrepdiary.bsky.social · Aug 4

This is me, like, "Oh, I'm disabled you say," absolutely news to me every time!

The Disability Representation Diary @disrepdiary.bsky.social · Jul 28

To borrow and modify a quote.

#Disability #Disabilityrepresentation

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“ON being disabled—You either die, Tiny Tim, or you live long enough to see yourself become the scrounger.”

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The Disability Representation Diary @disrepdiary.bsky.social · Jul 28

NEW YORK TIMES REVIEWED AUTHOR, BABE.

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The Disability Representation Diary @disrepdiary.bsky.social · Jul 27

As Donald Trump visits, I wanted to again point out that there are a million reasons to hate that man—you don’t have to reach over them and pick ableism.

#Disability #DisabilityRepresentation

ID: On an all-black background, in large capital yellow and black font:
“On the ‘Trump is disabled’ narrative—he’s scum, but the first thing people reach for is ableism. It’s so telling, it turns my stomach.”

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The Disability Representation Diary @disrepdiary.bsky.social · Jul 27

This. Like the misery of it would hollow you out absolutely.

The Disability Representation Diary @disrepdiary.bsky.social · Jul 26

I've heard so many horror stories from disabled people about this, as well as having some of my own. It really all comes down to, how dare we expect to be treated as human beings with hobbies.