Disability Visibility

Brief Summary:

In the first story of the book called Unspeakable Conversations, Harriet McBryde Johnson described her meeting with philosopher Peter Singer, who supported the killing of sick/disabled newborns. Johnson, a lawyer and advocate for disability rights who suffers from a neuromuscular illness, confronted Singer's claims while suffering the unease that comes with questioning her own existence. Johnson addressed morals relating to life, worth, and the ethics of disability through her own insights and experiences.

One Takeaway:

Something I took away from this reading is that it is important to have difficult conversations with people because it will allow them to reflect on their thoughts and possibly change their stance on certain ethical issues.

Real-World Connection:

The reading reminded me of an article I read on Wikipedia years ago about euthanasia. I had never heard about this in real life but it was interesting to read about it in real-world context/story.

Burning Question:

How can we ensure that disabled voices are fully included and valued in important conversations about their rights and well-being?