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I'm Not Your Inspiration, Thank You Very Much(2014)

The most-watched disability culture talk in TED history — Stella Young, a disabled comedian and editor of Ramp Up (ABC Australia's disability affairs site), delivers the definitive 9-minute critique of inspiration porn: the objectification of disabled people for the emotional benefit of non-disabled people. She names the structure clearly, illustrates it with precision, and does it all with a warm sense of humor. Required viewing for anyone using images of disabled people in any context. Full transcript available.