The Anti-Ableism Series
Part 187
Research shows that there’s no direct link between gun violence and mental health. Let’s demand real change rather than scapegoat people with mental health disabilities for mass shootings.
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Video description/transcript: Tiffany is a Taiwanese American woman speaking with a tiny microphone. “Do you want to be a better ally to disabled people? Since 2009, there have been 274 mass shootings in the United States. Some policymakers and media reports continue to scapegoat people with mental health disabilities for mass shootings and other forms of gun-related violence, even though these crimes are mostly committed by people without disabilities. Research shows that there is no direct link between gun violence (excluding suicide) and mental health. In fact, people with disabilities of all kinds are more likely to be the victims of gun violence. Misinformation on this issue can lead to laws and government actions that discriminate against disabled people. Let’s challenge myths and misinformation, and demand real solutions that will maker our communities safer.”
