Crip Camp & Mental Health.

The documentary "Crip Cramp" takes the viewer through the history and experiences of those dealing with physical disabilities. We are shown everything from them attending an all inclusive camp to their struggles living with the disabilities that they have. There are accessibility issues in most of their environment, preventing them from getting to and from places, yet no one was listening to them about needing more accessible features to sidewalks, buildings, transportation, and more.

This is interesting because it can go hand-in-hand with those who struggle with mental health. Not being able to have your voice heard is frustrating and can play a major role in wanted to create change for yourself and those around you. Those who are advocating for what they need have to go to extremes in most cases to be heard. Those who were included in the documentary talked about blocking off four different streets in New Yorl, causing the state to shut down. Seeing an act such as this can spark inspiration in those who are struggling to find the right people to listen to them.

One thing that piqued my interest in the documentary was the ability for everyone to attend a camp where they were free from judgement and free to be themselves. They didn't have to worry about being asked offensive questions and they weren't told that they couldn't participate in activities because of their disabilities. When dealing with mental health, it would be nice to be surrounded by people who weren't going to judge or limit what one could do. A sense of community is needed so that people don't feel like they are struggling alone. Understanding and commitment to trying to incite change can also help people feel like they are closer to change. This connects with mental health because it could create a nicer, freer, less toxic environment for people to live in. They would be able to have help without fear of being judged if there was more of a sense of community.