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Why Palestinian Liberation Is Disability Justice – Disability Visibility Project

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Several years ago I organized an event at a local Jewish organization and planned another collaboration when some close friends told me it receives funding from the state of Israel and why that is problematic. My friends, Jews from the disability community, didn’t pressure me to do anything and offered me more information about Zionism and the BDS movement. It was the first time I started to educate myself on this issue. In my conversations with them, I expressed fears of being called an anti Semite and discomfort at not being Jewish, Arab, or Muslim from the region or the diaspora who have a deeper understanding of the politics, history, and cultures involved. It took years of growth and reflection to realize I was totally wrong. Everyone has a stake in defending humanity and dignity and Palestinian liberation is tied to disability justice. Perhaps it’s because I’m turning 50 in a few months and have become more politicized than ever, I no longer care what people think. When the attac

Why Palestinian Liberation Is Disability Justice Alice Wong Digital sketch drawing by Kalyn Heffernan of Ibrahim Abu Thurayeh on the front lines in Gaza. Holding high a peace sign and the Palestinian flag in a wheelchair as a double amputee with no legs. Shot and killed by israeli soldiers at 29 yrs old after being shot losing both his legs for protesting Several years ago I organized an event at a local Jewish organization and planned another collaboration when some close friends told me it receives funding from the state of Israel and why that is problematic. My friends, Jews from the disabi

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