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[caliente_uk]

The discrimination that people with disabilities have to put up with in this world upsets and angers me more than I can say.

Most of you know that my daughter is a full time wheelchair user, so this sort of attitude isn't new to me. But every time it happens it still feels like a punch to the gut.

Link to vom_marlowe's LJ:

Disability, fandom, and me: Here's your place, live in it, or the VVC storm

This has got to be one of the worst cases of discrimination I have ever had the misfortune to come across in fandom, and believe me when I say I've come across quite a few in my time.

Isn't it about time this sort of thing stopped happening?

ETA: And just so you know, this isn't the first time I've posted about disability and fandom. The sad thing is, I can't see things changing any time soon. *sigh*

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[caliente-uk.livejournal.com]

I think you and staubundsterne both explained things very well. :)

It's difficult to be objective when discussing something so personal, and I have a tendency to let my emotions get in the way, so I was grateful to both of you for helping me out like that! Although, I do appear to have found plenty to say on the subjesct anyway. ;)