At Her Most Exposed, Dion Forces Us to Witness her Mortality and Toughness, Acknowledge Our Own Mortality and Ableism and Recognize that the Disabled Should Never Be Counted Out.
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I love that her performance was one of strength. She showed that her professionalism, experience, and talent is in no way diminished by her health condition, as many may assume. People with Disabilities and chronic illness can absolutely still achieve greatness. We just need to do it at our own pace.
This is moving and a really must read for those who know disabled friends and family, but more especially those who don’t. All they seek is understanding. Please read this.
I graduated from SAIC in 2006 with a BFA, my second bachelor’s degree. I was old at the time. Getting the degree didn’t help my work life at all, but spending time with other artists did. The school taught me to think outside the box. Since I’ve been out in the world I’ve done things I would never have envisioned myself doing in the past. There were students at the school when I was there who were otherly abled, if you will. The school was open and welcoming and I loved it.
I am so sorry about the loss of your mother. Music is so healing, abs I'm glad Celine, Whitney and Mariah were there for you.
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Yes I am!
I love that her performance was one of strength. She showed that her professionalism, experience, and talent is in no way diminished by her health condition, as many may assume. People with Disabilities and chronic illness can absolutely still achieve greatness. We just need to do it at our own pace.
This is moving and a really must read for those who know disabled friends and family, but more especially those who don’t. All they seek is understanding. Please read this.
Thank you, Mark.
You’re welcome Laura. I was near tears.
My daughter heard me crying during that scene. She was still up in her room and ran out.
She ran to you?
Yes.
Knowing what she is facing right now, her performance at the Olympics brought me to tears….
I graduated from SAIC in 2006 with a BFA, my second bachelor’s degree. I was old at the time. Getting the degree didn’t help my work life at all, but spending time with other artists did. The school taught me to think outside the box. Since I’ve been out in the world I’ve done things I would never have envisioned myself doing in the past. There were students at the school when I was there who were otherly abled, if you will. The school was open and welcoming and I loved it.