This week I focused on a manifesto that is very important and personal to me. Disability is currently the accepted word people use to label themselves if they have some physical, mental, sensory or cognitive impairment that hinders their ability to complete everyday tasks. The word disability itself has extremely negative connotations. If a person has a disability, it does not mean that person is at a disadvantage. Although the word itself makes some people believe the statement to be true. People with disabilities often face unique challenges and become stronger because they must face these unique challenges and find their own ways to work through the struggles they face. In recent years, diverse ability has been used to replace the word disability. I would absolutely love to see the word diversability used in all circumstances. I would happily enjoy never having to associate myself with having a DISability ever again. Diversability is simply a more beautiful, open and neutral word to explain how people diversely function in life. While making this manifesto, I knew I wanted the word dis or disability scratched out. However, finding the right brushstroke definitely took a while. I ended up downloading a free set of illustrator brushes and using one that looked like a marker. I specifically decided to use Times new Roman as my font for the word disability. I chose this font because almost every novel you read is using Times new Roman. For me personally, Times new Roman has strong academic intentions and purposes. Times new Roman is traditional and comfortable. This connection between disability as the common word to describe a certain group of people and the Times new Roman font in almost every book I found very fitting. Especially when considering because of my dyslexia, Times new Roman has often caused me problems. With the word diverse, I changed around the point sizes of the capital letters to further the diversity within the word. The font itself also has little unique quirks with each letter form that speak towards accepting, openness and diversity. This composition took a while to evolve. At first, I had the black bar at the top with the word dis. In the end, I realized that the black bar in the middle reads a lot easier. I really enjoy how boldly the black, white and red combine to really pack a punch. I find the dark background on the word dis adds the negative connotation of the word without actually saying anything. I really enjoyed making this manifesto!
