This ‘Feel-Good’ Humans of New York Disability Story Is Actually Harmful

Audrey explains why the recent Humans of New York Instagram post about a physical therapist who decorates bedrooms for disabled children is demeaning and offensive to the disability community.

Published first here: https://themighty.com/2021/11/humans-of-new-york-disability-story-harmful/



Original post here: This ‘Feel-Good’ Humans of New York Disability Story Is Actually Harmful

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