Create a multi-media presentation in which you critically compare the representation and the discourses of disability reflected in the film Music (directed by Sia) and the short film "Listen" produced by Communication first. You will compare the films perspectives, and orientations, using the theoretical tools presented in course readings. Digital, multimodal, and multimedia presentation of analyses are encouraged.
Some questions to consider:
What did you learn from watching LISTEN?
Why is it important to listen to nonspeaking autistic people?
What are different ways people in the film communicated? How did the ways they communicated affect what you learned from them?
Jordyn talks about presuming competence among nonspeaking autistic people. What does “presuming competence” mean to you?
Why is it important to consult nonspeaking autistic people for media about nonspeaking autistic people? Why is it important to center the voices of those most affected by a project?
The phrase “nothing about us without us” is a common rallying cry in disability rights. What does this mean in relationship to these films? Why is it important for people and organizations working in disability rights to remember this?
For more information on writing about disability, check out the National Center on Disability and Journalism’s Disability Language Style Guide at https://ncdj. org/style-guide/ and the Center for Disability Rights’ style guide at https:// cdrnys.org/disability-writing-journalism-guidelines/. The website Disabled Writers also maintains a database of disabled journalists and expert sources: https:// disabledwriters.com/the-database/
One of the reasons it is important to consult nonspeaking autistic people for media about nonspeaking autistic people is because they are the ones who best understand their own experiences and needs. They are also the ones who are most likely to have valuable insights and perspectives to share. It is important to center the voices of those most affected by a project in order to ensure that their voices are heard and that their perspectives are taken into account.
Another reason why it is important to consult nonspeaking autistic people for media about nonspeaking autistic people is because they are often the experts on their own experiences. They have a wealth of knowledge and insight that can be extremely valuable in shaping how the media portrays nonspeaking autistic people. Their input can help ensure that the media is accurate and respectful in its portrayal of nonspeaking autistic people.
Finally, it is important to consult nonspeaking autistic people for media about nonspeaking autistic people because they are the ones who will be most affected by how the media portrays them. It is therefore crucial that their voices are heard and that their perspectives are taken into account. Only by doing so can we hope to create media that is truly representative of nonspeaking autistic people.
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