This document discusses stereotypes of people with disabilities that are commonly portrayed in media. It defines disability as a physical or mental condition that limits a person's movements, senses or activities. Then, it lists several stereotypes that are often depicted, including that people with disabilities are burdens, super cripples, objects of ridicule, sinister or evil, sexually abnormal, their own worst enemies, pitiable or pathetic, objects of violence, incapable of full participation or curiosities.

1. DISABILITY
Definition of a disability- A physical or mental condition that limits a person's movements, senses, or
activities.
The media generally depict people with disabilities according to common stereotypes such
as pity and heroism.
Colin Barnes Stereotypes:
- A burden
- Super cripple
- Object of ridicule
- Sinister and evil
- Sexually abnormal
- Their own worst and only enemy
- Pitiable and pathetic
- An object of violence
- Incapable of participating fully in community life
- A curiosity

2. DISABILITY IN MOVIES - PHYSICAL

3. DISABILITY IN MOVIES – MENTAL

4. DISABILITY IN MOVIES