Comic #5139: open-borders

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Panel 1:

Speaker: "Hey folks! Want to know why I just released a book? Well, it's because I've been learning a lot about disability justice, which has been super enlightening. So, today I'm going to share a little bit about what I've learned. Please read on and let me know what you think!"

Panel 2:

Speaker: "K, I'm gonna turn it up!"

Panel 3:

Speaker 1: "I guess it can be easy to open up and feel like you fit in here, but some people just don’t have a safe place to thrive."

Panel 4:

Speaker 2: "But behind all of that, it happens a lot."

Panel 5:

Speaker 1: "Unfortunately, we lack data on disability, so when services are created, they tend to overlook people who may have needs that aren't as visible."

Panel 6:

Speaker 2: "For a simple example, if someone can go to the grocery store and hunt for gluten-free options, that's generally accepted."

Panel 7:

Speaker 1: "But people have more waiver options for figuring out what’s missing in their grocery budget."

Panel 8:

Speaker 2: "Wait! Isn’t it likely they can just tell you about it?"

Panel 9:

Speaker 3: "Well, it’s actually very unlikely because if they think people won’t take their needs seriously, they might just avoid talking about those needs altogether."

Panel 10:

Speaker 1: "So, it becomes frustrating because they may not feel comfortable expressing those performance areas."

Panel 11:

Speaker 2: "And, think of why you don't just tell people where they are in relation to performance needs."

Panel 12:

Speaker 3: "That part of the issue is getting them to acknowledge that they need help."

Panel 13:

Speaker 1: "It's easier said than done—but they also might just assume everyone else is going through the same stuff."

Panel 14:

Speaker 2: "You think that’s true?"

Panel 15:

Speaker 1: "Yes! It’s their lived reality!"

Panel 16:

Speaker 3: "Hold on! You're saying that if you address needs as they come up, they may not declare it because they’re in their own sphere of impact?"

Panel 17:

Speaker 1: "Exactly! That’s why the work of advocacy and awareness is so crucial."

Panel 18:

Speaker 3: "Anyway! Thanks for listening."

Panel 19:

Speaker 1: "Catch y’all later!"

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