AN UNAPOLOGETIC THREAD:

Anyone else ever found themselves unnecessarily apologising for stuff associated with their disability? We don't wanna be a "difficult" or seem like we're mithering, right? So we say sorry when we approach someone for a bit of help:

"Sorry, I can't reach the shelf; would you mind you passing me the..."

"Sorry, could you just give me a push up this incline?"

"Sorry, could you make sure there's an accessible toilet on set?"

I've done it since I was a kid & I'm still guilty of it today. BUT, I'm trying to change that - especially in this industry. I don't want to contribute to the idea that disability is something to be sorry for; because it isn't (that's what Disability Pride is all about, init?)

I never want another disabled actor on set to hear me apologise for asking for help/access & for them to feel they must do the same.

ACCESSIBILITY IS YOUR RIGHT, NOT YOUR REQUEST.

So, no more apologies, gang. Deal?

Bloody love you lot

#disabilitypride