“Join in and make friends and whatever”
Many of the artists reported that the experience of painting together
was positive and fun, especially in meeting new people and contributing
to the collective canvas. Some of the artists were also excited to be
trying a new creative medium than their usual art. To them the word
‘disability’ is functional and positive. They use the term often, and
there were no further philosophical stigmas associated with it. In
answer to a question about whether they have heard of or practice
Disability Pride, they say that they are proud to be people with
disabilities.