The article shares the author's pivotal teenage experiences with individuals with disabilities, including a blind music teacher and a doctor specializing in genetic disorders. Through these interactions, the author gained insight into the systemic invisibility of disabled individuals. They observed numerous challenges faced by children with disabilities and noted the progress towards integration into mainstream education and society. The piece emphasizes the importance of inclusivity and discusses the changes that have taken place, showcasing a broader societal shift in attitudes towards differently abled individuals.
"My teenage brain began to put it all together; the ways we tuck people with disabilities out of sight and out of mind."
"It was eye-opening, to say the least, to learn about the history of institutionalization in our state and the impact on children with disabilities."
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