
“I wish in most cases that they wouldn't be an afterthought”: Disabled people on media, mindsets, and the weight of being seen
Representation isn’t just about visibility - it’s about how people think, behave, and make space for others. When disabled people are misrepresented in the media, or not represented at all, it doesn’t just shape stories on screens - it shapes public attitudes in the street, in schools, in doctors’ offices, and in everyday interactions. Our 202...