Natalie Doman

 Paralympic History of the Paralympic   -  https://youtu.be/tsx9WtOkr-c The film tells the story of Dr. Ludwig Guttmann's founding of the Stoke Mandeville Games on July 29, 1948, which was the first wheelchair-athlete competition, with a focus on disabled military soldiers. The foundation for the future Paralympic Games, which were formally named in 1960, was established by this groundbreaking event. The Mandeville Legacy - https://youtu.be/k-rB6QdAa_Y The film showcases a documentary honoring Sir Ludwig Guttmann's groundbreaking efforts, which played a significant role in the establishment of the Paralympic Games at Stoke Mandeville, England.It reflects on Guttmann's impact and the Paralympic Movement's lasting legacy through historical footage from 1948 to 1984 and interviews with former British Paralympians Caz Walton and Chris Holmes MBE. Paralympic Games Milestone - https://youtu.be/ljL8Va3A72A The video features a brief film that highlights important turning...

 Blog 1: Inspiration porn and my experience with disability January 22, 2025   The presentation of individuals with disabilities as inspirational purely or mostly due to their handicap is known as "inspiration porn." This frequently entails showcasing the accomplishments or everyday activities of handicapped people in a way that implies these actions are remarkable just because they are carried out by a person with a disability. Disability rights activist Stella Young popularized the term after criticizing the practice for failing to acknowledge the entire humanity and diversity of disabled persons and instead turning them to objects of inspiration for others without disabilities. Watching Stella Young in her ted talk showed me that people shouldn't be coming up to her saying you're brave. Hearing that makes me feel bad because I see Stella as a normal person just like me. Stella is her own person that has a life different from others but doesn’t mean she will give up...