Whether it be through invasive questions, unsolicited remarks, or condescending attitudes, people who are blind or visually-impaired experience microaggressions, actions that occur casually, frequently, and often without any negative intentions, on a daily basis. In “How Many Fingers am I Holding up?”, Marissa shares how to identify and discuss subtle acts of exclusion. Tune in to learn how to respond next time someone says “You look like a ghost!”
“Even if a comment seems small or unimportant to you, it can do real harm”
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Key Points:
2:00 - What are microaggressions?
5:10 - Why call microaggressions subtle acts of exclusion (SAE)?
8:15 - What kinds of microaggressions do disabled people tend to experience?
17:25 - How can you address microaggressions or subtle acts of exclusion?
18:46 …As a recipient?
20:20 …As an initiator?
22:30 …As a bystander?
Resources & Transcript - https://www.blondeblind.com/post/19-how-many-fingers-am-i-holding-up
