This film was great. Listening to multiple annecdotes was eye opening,. This video is beneficial because others need to be exposed to disability culture. I think expressive arts are a great way to understand disability culture because people with disabilities communicate and connect verbally and non verbally. Expressive arts are not only visual but contextual. You an use movement, music, spoken word and much more.
It was interesting to me to see the way in which Disability Culture allows people with disabilities to be who they are. As they are creating art, collaborating, and working with their bodies in movement they are able to express themselves in a unique way. An aspect of this program that is successful is that it gives people a space to feel comfortable and talk about issues that they face. It gives them a way to use creativity as a sort of outlet. Also, I thought that the questions in the beginning of the video about stigma. It is true that many people automatically assume someone can not do something, it is a very powerful thing for these people to be able to challenge that view.
This video clip helped the world of Disability Culture make more sense to me. It helped to make me also think about Disability Culture in different ways, to gain a better understanding about different ways of connecting to the Disability Culture through the arts. I liked the way Erik shared that he is a Movement and Visual Artist. He said he choreographs images first like a painter. The bipolor mom was of special interest to me also. Her written response and reflections were well done and shared. Just being able to give us a glimpse into her world of thinking was helpful. It helps us to understand the real and human side of a disabled person. Her sharing in this way reminded me of a mother whom I know who struggles too with bipolar disorder and parenting. The third person sharing about depression was relevant also. The overall messages shared were good throughout the video; primarily that it is okay to be okay with yourself as you are. This was a very impressive glimpse into the lives of the disabled worldwide too. This film served as a reminder that finding new ways to connect through the arts, to communicate, and to understand the Disability Culture is of international concern also.
This film was great. Listening to multiple annecdotes was eye opening,. This video is beneficial because others need to be exposed to disability culture. I think expressive arts are a great way to understand disability culture because people with disabilities communicate and connect verbally and non verbally. Expressive arts are not only visual but contextual. You an use movement, music, spoken word and much more.
ReplyDeleteIt was interesting to me to see the way in which Disability Culture allows people with disabilities to be who they are. As they are creating art, collaborating, and working with their bodies in movement they are able to express themselves in a unique way. An aspect of this program that is successful is that it gives people a space to feel comfortable and talk about issues that they face. It gives them a way to use creativity as a sort of outlet. Also, I thought that the questions in the beginning of the video about stigma. It is true that many people automatically assume someone can not do something, it is a very powerful thing for these people to be able to challenge that view.
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ReplyDeleteThis video clip helped the world of Disability Culture make more sense to me. It helped to make me also think about Disability Culture in different ways, to gain a better understanding about different ways of connecting to the Disability Culture through the arts. I liked the way Erik shared that he is a Movement and Visual Artist. He said he choreographs images first like a painter. The bipolor mom was of special interest to me also. Her written response and reflections were well done and shared. Just being able to give us a glimpse into her world of thinking was helpful. It helps us to understand the real and human side of a disabled person. Her sharing in this way reminded me of a mother whom I know who struggles too with bipolar disorder and parenting. The third person sharing about depression was relevant also. The overall messages shared were good throughout the video; primarily that it is okay to be okay with yourself as you are. This was a very impressive glimpse into the lives of the disabled worldwide too. This film served as a reminder that finding new ways to connect through the arts, to communicate, and to understand the Disability Culture is of international concern also.
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