...with disabled people who have trigger issues re: seizures/migraine/vision.
So my response: why change something that's been extensively workshopped?
In similar situations, I've said, "Hey, would you change the font, size and color on an EXIT sign because you think it's prettier?"
Standardization is helpful, in general. It's particularly helpful for atypical bodyminds -- knowing what to look for, and where, and how high. That's why ADAAG is so specific.
Flag's creator extensively workshopped the design
Date: 2023-09-03 04:21 pm (UTC)...with disabled people who have trigger issues re: seizures/migraine/vision.
So my response: why change something that's been extensively workshopped?
In similar situations, I've said, "Hey, would you change the font, size and color on an EXIT sign because you think it's prettier?"
Standardization is helpful, in general. It's particularly helpful for atypical bodyminds -- knowing what to look for, and where, and how high. That's why ADAAG is so specific.
The flag's creator, Ann Magill aka
capri0mni discusses this
https://capricorn-0mnikorn.tumblr.com/search/disability%20pride%20flag
Documenting the back-and-forth, Magill posted to r/Disability on Reddit:
https://www.reddit.com/r/disability/comments/uhhdbv/the_disability_pride_flag_by_ann_magill_me_has/