Disability Quote by Alex Brooker
“When I was younger there was no programming that talked about disability in the way that we do. I wish there had been because, I'll be honest, I was very reticent to even apply for Channel 4 because I thought, 'there isn't any of us on TV,' and I thought there must be a reason for that, society doesn't think it's appropriate?”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Channel 4 documentary, 2022
Media historically lacked disability representation, leading to personal hesitation to apply.
In simple terms: Lack of representation discouraged participation.
Key Takeaway
Advocate for inclusive media.
Themes
representation
disability
media
inclusion
Mood
determined
hopeful
Type
personal
inspirational
When to use this quote
- career decisions
- media production
- advocacy campaigns
Key Concepts
social justice
media studies
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you support disability visibility?
- What steps can media take to be more inclusive?
A Different Perspective
Changing representation alone may not shift deep biases.
