The topic of disability representation was never about one person, and that is why I set out to create a month-long discussion event. I can only cover a small portion of what it’s like to be disabled on my own, and that is why I sought to make GeekDis a collaborative event. To make an event truly collaborative, it needs collaborative topics, topics that share the thoughts of multiple disabled people.

This year we’re doing things a little bit different! Along with Google Docs there is a Facebook group and a Twitter account.

The Facebook group is for planning and discussing GeekDis content so if you’re interested in taking part in GeekDis but not quite sure where to start then join the group and say hi!

The Twitter account is designed to share announcements and act as the middle ground between the Goodle Docs and the Facebook group for anyone who is unable to join the group (I’m not the biggest fan of Facebook, so I completely understand why people may not be able to or want to). I’ll be sharing people’s ideas, requests for collaborations, plans etc. (nothing private and only with permission, of course).

Each topic is listed with details about what I need for contributions and a link to a Google doc to add your contribution.

For each of these I’m looking for anything from a couple of sentences to a few paragraphs, whatever you are able to give me. To get involved please contact me via Twitter or geekdis@geeking-by.net

 

Things that disabled readers would like to see in books

What representation would you like to see in books? Types of characters, storylines, tropes you dislike, gaps you notice, anything at all. I want to hear your thoughts! Any genres and age groups.

 

Recommended disability Books that should be avoided 

This year a lot of bloggers, bookstagrammers and companies got involved with Disability Pride Month by sharing recommended reading many of which ranged from bad to truly awful. I want to write a post with insight from the disabled community about what is wrong with these books, so please let me know what books you’ve read with and representation.

 

Books that do disability representation the right way

To mirror the previous post I’m looking for the books that have representation that made you feel seen. The ones that made you cry in a good way because the author GETS it! As I only read certain genres and can only comment on the accuracy of health conditions I have, I would like other people to help me with this post.

 

Good representation in TV shows and movies

I’m looking to put together a list of neurodivergent and disabled characters played by neurodivergent and disabled actors. I am looking for input from other people so that this is a wide-rounded list.

 

Representation in video games

I want to make a list of neurodivergent and disabled characters from video games, and I’m looking for people to join me! All genres and platforms welcome. 

 

Your favourite neurodiverse and disabled advocates, activists and influencers

Disabled advocates, activists and influencers are living breathing representations of what real disability looks like. Which ones do you follow? Who do you recommend? I want to know about all of them.

I am not the only blogger working on collaborative topics for GeekDis 🙂

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You can find more details about both these collaborative topics and how to contact these bloggers in the GeekDis Topic Ideas Google doc. Please contact them to join in!

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