Disabilities Quote by Jessica Long
“I think here in the U.S., we have a hard time accepting disabilities. That's why I think it's really good to share and let kids know that its not a disability, it's an ability. You have an ability to inspire others.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: ESPN Feature on Paralympic Athletes, 2020
Disabilities are reframed as abilities when we focus on the capacity to inspire and achieve, not on limitations.
In simple terms: See challenges as strengths.
Key Takeaway
Promote ability over disability.
Themes
inclusion
empowerment
perception
Mood
encouraging
hopeful
Type
motivational
inspirational
When to use this quote
- schools
- sports programs
- media campaigns
- family discussions
Key Concepts
social model of disability
identity
role modeling
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you help others view differences as strengths?
- What language shifts reduce stigma?
A Different Perspective
Societal stigma can still label differences as deficits despite positive framing.
