Name: How I fail at being disabled
Uploaded: 2017-07-21T14:57:33Z
Duration: 7 min 38 s
Description: Born with a genetic visual impairment that has no correction or cure, Susan Robinson is legally blind (or partially sighted, as she prefers it) and entitled to a label she hates: "disabled." In this funny and personal talk, she digs at our hidden biases by explaining five ways she flips expectations of disability upside down.

Born with a genetic visual impairment that has no correction or cure, Susan Robinson is legally blind (or partially sighted, as she prefers it) and entitled to a label she hates: "disabled." In this funny and personal talk, she digs at our hidden biases by explaining five ways she flips expectations of disability upside down.

Susan Robinson: How I fail at being disabled

How I fail at being disabled

Embracing 'disabled' with humor and insight, a journey reveals strength in what many see as weakness, flipping bias on its head.

Discovering superpowers in adversity, like mastering adaptability and acute awareness, challenges the typical narrative of disability.

Pursuing audacious goals, from cycling adventures to breaking stereotypes, showcases the boundless potential beyond physical limits.