"Why the TikTok star and disability advocate wants the world to rethink what it means to be disabled. Why does the public understanding of disability lag so far behind reality?"
"TikTok influencer and disability activist Imani Barbarin lays this out for her audiences on social media, where she has amassed nearly a million followers across platforms. In this episode, Barbarin shares her perspectives on disability at the intersection of issues, including COVID and the genocidal war on Gaza."
A prominent TikTok creator and disability advocate urges a fundamental rethinking of disability, arguing public perceptions remain disconnected from lived experience. Social media platforms are used to educate large audiences and build nearly a million followers who engage with nuanced perspectives. The advocacy emphasizes intersectionality, connecting disability with public health crises like COVID-19 and geopolitical violence such as the war on Gaza. The work highlights systemic misunderstandings, calls for broader accountability, and centers disabled voices in discussions of policy, public narratives, and humanitarian crises. The approach combines personal testimony, analysis, and community organizing.
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