Learning to Unlearn: Challenging Disability Stereotypes in the Media

Inspiration Porn

In this video, Megan discusses the concept of inspiration porn. Inspiration porn was introduced by Stella Young at a 2014 TEDtalks.

Inspiration Porn

References

King, B. (2016, February 25). ‘Disabled’: Just #say the word. NPR. https://www.npr.org/sections/13.7/2016/02/25/468073722/disabled-just-saythewordhttps

Pulrang, A. (2019, November 29). How to avoid “Inspiration porn.” Forbes. https://www.forbes.com/sites/andrewpulrang/2019/11/29/how-to-avoid-inspiration-porn/? sh=6ec8f7ec5b3d.npr.org/sections/13.7/2016/02/25/468073722/disabled-just-sa

Young, S. (2014, April). I’m not your inspiration, thank you very much [Video]. TED Conferences. https://www.ted.com/talks/stella_young_i_m_not_your_inspiration_thank_you_very_much

Young, S. (2014, April). I’m not your inspiration, thank you very much [Image]. TED Conferences. https://www.ted.com/talks/stella_young_i_m_not_your_inspiration_thank_you_very_much

Physical Disabilities and the Media

In this video, Sarah shares ways people with physical disabilities are often portrayed in movies and TV shows.

Physical Disability and the Media

References

Jeffress. (2021)., Disability representation in film, TV, and print media. Routeledge

Titchkosky, (2020) Reading and writing disability differently: The textured life of embodiment. University of Toronto Press: https://doi.org/10.3138/9781442683839

Disabilities in the Media

In this video, Caleigh shares some information about the Accessible Learning Centre and discusses some common ways that people with disabilities are portrayed in the media, including news reporting.

Disabilities in the Media

References

MediaSmarts. (2014, August 22). Common portrayals of persons with disabilities. Retrieved from https://mediasmarts.ca/diversity-media/persons-disabilities/common- portrayals-persons-disabilities

Wahl, F.O. (2003). News media portrayal of mental illness. American Behavioural Scientist, 46 (12), 1594-1600