Jennifer - Thanks for providing your insight and perspective on how Glee treats characters with disabilities, and how it's not related to the real life experiences that you and others live every single day. I'm not a wheeler myself, so unless someone who is speaks out and advocates for the community it is difficult to be aware of these prejudices and problems. As a cancer patient, however, I can tell you that I find the entertainment industry's portrayal of my community is often distorted, inaccurate and sensational. It's disturbing, and, more importantly, often means people who want to support us are not focused on the right things and what will actually assist us in living well with our medical condition.
Thanks for speaking up - I will never look at Glee the same way again, and I hope someone from the show sees your comments!
Pat
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Jennifer - Thanks for providing your insight and perspective on how Glee treats characters with disabilities, and how it's not related to the real life experiences that you and others live every single day. I'm not a wheeler myself, so unless someone who is speaks out and advocates for the community it is difficult to be aware of these prejudices and problems. As a cancer patient, however, I can tell you that I find the entertainment industry's portrayal of my community is often distorted, inaccurate and sensational. It's disturbing, and, more importantly, often means people who want to support us are not focused on the right things and what will actually assist us in living well with our medical condition.
Thanks for speaking up - I will never look at Glee the same way again, and I hope someone from the show sees your comments!
December 10, 2010 - 4:18pmPat
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