The Connection Between Vision and Disability

Disability studies is something that never really crossed my mind much but after the lectures and these articles, I realized that it really should have crossed my mind. I think its interesting that Rosemarie Garland-Thompson talks a lot about the significance of staring and the visual aspect towards those who are disabled. We talked a little in class about how important it is whether or not you can physically see someones disability. The judgement that is passed by just looking at someone can be mind-boggling and I think it is something that is very common but should be changed. Especially because I feel as though the only disabled people being judged are those who are seen as "freaks" and their disability is able to be seen by the human eye.