Beautiful people: my thirteen truths about disability

Acknowledgments

Speaking for myself

Disabled isn't a bad word

Physical ableism is real-and it's harmful...

... And verbal ableism is just as harmful

Self-acceptance is a journey, not a destination

I'm not here to be your inspiration... nor am I the tragic hero

Selfies are statements for me and other disabled people

Disabled people are worthy romantic partners

Disabled and beautiful belong in the same sentence

Wheelchairs (and other mobility aids and assistive devices) are freedom, not confinement

Representation matters in pop culture - from TV to toys

The future of fashion is accessible

Family matters

The future simply has to be more inclusive - and intersectional

Epilogue: Letter to my seventeen-year-old self

Credits

Notes.