When Jeremy Renner stepped out with a walking aid, it helped me confront my internalised ableism | Laura Pettenuzzo

Disability pride is an ongoing journey. In a less ableist world I wouldn’t need validation from a famous actor

In a stunning edition, British Vogue’s May issue is championing disability. Titled Reframing Fashion, the edition features 19 people with disability, including mobility aid-using cover stars Selma Blair, an actor with multiple sclerosis, and trans disability activist Aaron Rose Philip, who has cerebral palsy.

I too have cerebral palsy and have used a wheelchair now for almost two years. I’m not ashamed of it. In fact, I’m proud. I’ve given it a name (Stella) and eagerly introduce it to my friends and family. But there are some places Stella cannot go and some situations for which it’s not suited.

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