Since then, its numbers have reached100 millionmonthly active users in the United States.
“Being an advocate for the disabled community on TikTok kind of blind-sided me,” she recalls.
Although Day has experienced an outpouring of support and love, she says sometimes people can be invasive.
Erin Novakowski
In the disabled community, “oversharing is caring” is often the mentality.
No," says Barbarin, explaining her attitude towards society’s subtle moves towards inclusivity.
“We demand more because we are worth more than what you deem to give us.”
Jiya Day
We are all multidimensional."
This newfound community didnt come about entirely without issue.
“TikTok localizes [Trust and Safety] guidelines for cultural appropriateness in each country.
Erin Novakowski
Still, reports like this made Day doubt her ability to have a successful TikTok career in the beginning.
“I wasn’t expecting it to go anywhere because I was small,” says Day.
Some creators say they’ve also faced bullying from other users of the platform.
Imani Barbarin
That is why TikTok is so empowering to content creators with disabilities.
TikTok took down the most famous instance of this trend, which featured motivational speaker and author Lizzie Velasquez.
In addition, they also suspend or ban accounts that have multiple hate speech violations.
Kelly Barendt
The audience response has been overwhelmingly positive.
“Its been a majority just really great support, people really trying to understand.
I would say that people like to be educated.
We demand more.”
“I would describe it as an outpouring of love and support for me and my illness.
I also have a disability.
Personal interests and disability can co-exist.”
When youre a member of the disabled community, often people want to make assumptions about what that means.
The views these videos bring in isnt surprising.
And their content is really effing good.
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