Public commenter: 'Disability pride' means ongoing conversation that reveals capability
Speakers at public comment framed 'disability pride' as an active, community practice that shows ability rather than deficit and called for everyday accessibility practices that create belonging without requests. Several speakers described lived experience with autism, visual impairment, and cerebral palsy.
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A public commenter (first seen in SEG 001) told the meeting that "Disability pride is when the conversation keeps going until a fully realized capable person emerges right in front of your eyes," arguing the term should shift public focus from limitations to capability.
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