Stereotypically Able Movement–A Time of Change and Recognition

Hey everyone! So this week I surpassed 100 followers on my blog! Thank you all so much! Because I have such a following now (and growing) I would love to share my first blog post with all of you again and share my heart once more on the reason why I started this blog in the first place. Once again thank you! ❤ you all!

Stereotypically Able

With the society we live in, stereotypes are everywhere we turn. Whether it be the popular girls being stereotyped as being “bitches” because of their social class, or jocks being stereotyped as “dumb”. One stereotype that really gets under my skin is that all disabled people are considered “dumb” or “retarded”.

For those of who know me, know I hate when I get put into a box or have people tell me what is best for me, or what they think is best for me without really knowing me as a person. Yes, I have cerebral palsy, and use a walker to help me walk, but that does not make me any less of a person. I have heard people flat out say that they feel sorry for the person because since they have a disability their life would be too hard, or that they cannot go for their dreams…

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