Day 9 Reflections

Concern about police brutality and implicit biases against those with a disability is a conversation to have with clients, especially clients who are Black or disabled. These topics are especially important when they are of concern to the client. I think what is most important is that we are open to having the discussions and do not close ourselves off because we are uncomfortable. The quote from the article really resonated with me, especially with the interrelation between race and ability. Capitalism represents white supremacy in this way, that being white is associated with being better.

I think it can be helpful on a broader scale to have a conversation with clients about what falls in the scope of the ADA guidelines so they can be more empowered.

I love the quote. I think it exemplifies the capitalistic world that we live in. As someone who is an immigrant, my visa is dependent on my job/ my ability to produce for this country and pay it taxes. It is the entire basis of immigration. What can you produce? What can you contribute? How can you help us without getting in our way (without stealing our jobs). It is the basis for the model minority and they are those who follow the rules and take up little to no space. They are quiet and don't break any rules. Those who do, are often shunned by their own community. This goes back to one of the previous videos of people are not viewed as "created equal" because not everyone is viewed as people. Some people get rights because their skin color dictates that they should by birth and others have to earn it.