Bad thing Quote by Stella Young
““I am not here to inspire you. I am here to tell you that we have been lied to about disability. Yeah, we've been sold the lie that disability is a Bad Thing, capital B, capital T. It's a bad thing, and to live with a disability makes you exceptional. It's not a bad thing, and it doesn't make you exceptional.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: "Disability and the Lie" by Stella Young, 2014
Disability is not inherently negative nor does it confer exceptionality; societal narratives are flawed.
In simple terms: Disability isn’t a bad thing nor makes you exceptional.
Key Takeaway
Challenge stereotypes and recognize disability as a normal variation.
Themes
disability
stereotype
societal narrative
inclusion
exceptionality
Mood
inspirational
critical
hopeful
Type
educational
advocacy
When to use this quote
- workplace inclusion
- policy advocacy
- education curricula
- media representation
Key Concepts
normalization
identity
social perception
empowerment
Questions to Reflect On
- What narratives reinforce disability myths?
- How can we promote inclusive language?
A Different Perspective
Changing deep takes time; resistance persists.
