Amputee Quote by Aimee Mullins
“I've had journalists asking me, 'What do we call you - is it handicapped, are you disabled, physically challenged?' I said, 'Well hopefully you could just call me Aimee. But if you have to describe it, I'm a bilateral below-the-knee amputee.'”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Disability and Identity, Aimee Mullins, 2015
Self‑identification transcends labels; personal agency defines how one is described.
In simple terms: Choose how you’re called.
Key Takeaway
Embrace personal agency over imposed labels.
Themes
identity
disability
self‑definition
empowerment
language
Mood
inspirational
empowering
Type
personal
philosophical
When to use this quote
- media interviews
- advocacy workshops
- personal branding
Key Concepts
personhood
labeling
body autonomy
social perception
Questions to Reflect On
- How does language affect perception?
- What empowers self‑definition?
A Different Perspective
Societal resistance to non‑traditional terms.
