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YouTube's growth as a platform for self-expression and raw honesty has made it a destination for young people looking to have real conversations about topics that affect their lives.
For few groups is that kind of opportunity more important than people with disabilities.
When people with intellectual disabilities assert their own narratives outside of YouTube, they are often seen as not having the ability to discuss their own experiences. People with physical disabilities are also often discouraged from talking candidly about their every day lives through uncomfortable glances that warn their disability is not something to discuss.
Vloggers with disabilities are boldly fighting against this stigma — and they are using YouTube to help.
The video platform has become an essential medium for people with various disabilities to share their experiences, talking fearlessly about their everyday lives. Though not an exhaustive list of the talented creators out there, these 11 people with disabilities are using YouTube to share their own stories and advocate for their communities in noteworthy ways.