“the inclusivity edit” archives
“The Inclusivity Edit” is a monthly newsletter celebrating body confidence, self-love, and all things disabled representation.
body positivity shouldn’t come with a double standard
Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo are starring in one of the most highly anticipated movies of the year. And while there is a lot of excitement in the media and online, there’s also a troubling trend emerging: speculation about their bodies — particularly their weight and health.
This is something I know a little bit about.
curiosity isn’t a free pass
Ah…the good old “I’m just curious.”
That phrase. It’s one that disabled people hear constantly. It’s the excuse people give when they feel entitled to ask about our bodies or disabilities, as if curiosity somehow makes it acceptable. If you’re disabled, you know exactly what I mean.
My latest experience happened at the dentist.
The start of something inclusive
Welcome to the very first-ever edition of The Inclusivity Edit! I’m so excited to have you here :)
A special shoutout to Ali (@seated.perspectives) for helping me make this newsletter happen!
So, why The Inclusivity Edit? Well, coming up with a name for a newsletter is hard. I started my social media under my own name without really thinking abomostly because no one else in the world has my name.) But it doesn’t exactly lend itself to cute or witty puns, does it?