the blog of Mieka

Deaf People Exist

auditory processing disorder is a Bitch

people with ADHD can find it hard to concentrate on what is being said without the words in front of them

^autistic people for the same reason

autistic people may also find it hard to interpret verbal messages within the context of the video, so it's useful to have written alternatives to fall back on

do you know how painful it is to be excluded from every joke, every video, every conversation because others just Can't Be Bothered?

some people live in a conservative household or with family who don't share the same ideals, and they may not have privacy to view things on their own, so they may need to watch things with the volume extremely low or muted

We Want To Watch Videos In Public, Dammit

feel free to add on!

LGBTQ+ people of color have always existed.

LGBTQ+ people of color often feel ostracized in both the queer community and their racial communities.

LGBTQ+ people of color have to face homophobia, transphobia, and racism, and yet are often told to be quiet.

LGBTQ+ people of color don't get enough representation.

LGBTQ+ people of color face disproportionate amounts of violence.

LGBTQ+ people of color have made significant contributions, yet are often ignored.

LGBTQ+ people of color deserve to be recognized and respected.