Disability Visibility: First-Person Stories from the Twenty-first Century

In the United States, one in five people has a disability. All impairments are underrepresented in the media and popular culture, some of which are obvious and some of which are less so. This important and inspiring collection of articles by disabled individuals is brought together by activist Alice Wong just in time for the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

This anthology offers a glimpse into the rich complexity of the disabled experience, highlighting the passions, talents, and daily lives of this community. It includes original pieces by writers like Keah Brown and Haben Girma, as well as accounts from bloggers, manifestos, eulogies, congressional testimonies, and more. Harriet McBryde Johnson describes her debate with Peter Singer about her own personhood. It challenges readers to consider their own perceptions. It captures and honors contemporary disability culture. With love and optimism, it looks to both the past and the future.