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It makes me so sad that so many #disabled people take on society’s view of them as deficient, shameful, and deprived. We internalize and individualize systemic #ableism and then blame ourselves for our misery.

It just shows how badly a #DisabilityPrideMonth is needed…

I’m sad for my younger self because I grew up thinking the same way. And indeed even my current self: I’m not totally free of internalized ableism, probably never will be. But at least now I have a better chance of spotting it.

—@bright_helpings

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So lemme get this straight.

1. Lorie Smith, owner of 303 Creative, doesn’t actually design websites. Her company doesn’t actually provide that service.
2. Stewart (last name withheld) didn’t ask for a wedding site for him and his husband from her.
3. Stewart isn’t gay. He’s married to a woman and they have a kid together.
4. AND what could possibly be the most ironic occupation for Stewart to have? He’s a web designer.

You can’t make this shit up. Or I guess you can. Because Lorie and the Supreme Court did.

—@brockpenner