J. Logan Smilges, a queer, trans, disabled scholar at UBC, dives into the complexities of disability and activism through their work, Crip Negativity. They discuss how therapy and the pandemic sparked their exploration of 'bad crip feelings' and critique narrow definitions of access. Smilges advocates for envisioning expansive and unreasonable accommodations, emphasizing the collective power of refusal and care. They also weave in insights from queer, mad, and Black studies, proposing that grappling with negativity can foster deeper connections and critique of ableism.
