Mari Ness, writer of things: It would definitely be helpful if we could have serious discussions about the political future of this country without stigmatizing mobility aids.

It would definitely be helpful if we could have serious discussions about the political future of this country without stigmatizing mobility aids.

IMO this is a straight-up ageist and ableist image, no?

These types are why Franklin Roosevelt had to hide his disability

Yep.

Wouldn't it.

At least two major politicians in this country use wheelchairs. (Tammy Duckworth of Illinois and Greg Abbott of Texas - it's even a bipartisan thing.) Just, auugh.

I wish these things were more normalized but of course it speaks to the obstacles ppl face.

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