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Oscars Finally Recognizes the Disability Community
Even though there were many cringe-worthy aspects from last night’s Oscar Awards, there was one incredible and profound moment that won over my heart-the Best Picture award being given to the movie “CODA.”
Finally, the Academy Awards are taking notice of movies representing the disability community and the lives of the members within it.
Although I am not a part of the deaf or hard-of-hearing community, ASL (American Sign Language) has played a part in my life since I was diagnosed with Autism as a little kid. Therapists told my parents there was a chance I may never talk so, the next best option was ASL.
How did it make you feel to see “CODA” win? Have you watched this movie on AppleTV+?
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The actor Troy Kostur is awesome! He said the award was dedicated to the deaf community, the CODA community, and the disabled community and that it is OUR moment.” I always appreciate seeing disability represented and even better when they win awards! I still know many people who have not seen Netflix’s Crip Camp, a phenomenal documentary about disability. I hope to see more disability representation in mainstream media, such as local news or even national news. I believe the future will be accessible.
Do you feel like a person with muscular dystrophy that you are a part of the disabled community? Can you explain how either you feel like a member or an outsider? In what ways or experiences have you become closer to the disabled community?
#RepresentationMatters #DisabilityInclusion #DisabledAndCapable
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