Disabled Quote by Rose Ayling-Ellis
“I am disabled because I live and work in a world that disables me.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: BBC Radio 4, 2022
Societal structures and attitudes can create disabling conditions for individuals.
In simple terms: Society can make people feel disabled.
Key Takeaway
Identify and challenge disabling norms.
Themes
disability
societal barriers
inclusion
Mood
reflective
determined
Type
activist
personal narrative
When to use this quote
- workplace
- public spaces
- policy making
- education
Key Concepts
social construct
systemic oppression
Questions to Reflect On
- How can institutions become truly accessible?
- What personal actions can reduce systemic disabling?
A Different Perspective
Change requires collective effort, not just personal adaptation.
