Being Seen

In Being Seen, deafblind writer and professor Elsa Sjunneson examines the harmful misrepresentation of disability in media, arguing that these portrayals affect both the disabled community and society at large. Drawing on her personal experiences navigating the world with partial sight and hearing, she critiques common stereotypes found in film and television across various genres. This work blends memoir, cultural criticism, and historical insight to challenge the simplistic definitions of disability and reveal their deeper impact on perceptions and understanding.