Telethons – Disability Visibility Project

A black and white newspaper clipping of a young little curly-haired blonde, covered by a plastic helmet, lying on the floor on her stomach with her metal walker in the background. She holds her chin up with one of her hands and looks forward. There are physical therapy balls surrounding her.

Posted October 12, 2020 Guest Blog Posts

Dear Kevin Hart, The MDA is Heartless

Dear Kevin Hart, The MDA is Heartless Emily Wolinsky Dear Mr. Hart, I’m writing this letter because you and I share some important commonalities, and I hope my letter … Continue Reading Dear Kevin Hart, The MDA is Heartless

A middle-aged white man with brown hair and glasses. He is sitting in a wheelchair and wearing a dark gray jacket and a blue shirt.

Posted August 31, 2014 Guest Blog Posts

People We Love: Ben Mattlin, Los Angeles, CA

In the third of our series of posts about the MDA telethon and the culture of pity/inspiration porn, here’s an excerpt from a story on NPR originally broadcast on August … Continue Reading People We Love: Ben Mattlin, Los Angeles, CA