I really loved the discussion of disability representation in animation, and especially the distinction of disability animation versus crip animation. These were new concepts for me and something I will keep in mind going forward when it comes to disability representation in animation.
In terms of various disability topics, I really enjoyed the spectrum of issues that Ziyun presented:
Synthesia
Multiple sclerosis
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Asperger’s Syndrome
Alzheimer’s Disease
PTSD
Of all the films shown, I was most affected by 'An Eyeful of Sound' (2010), "Orgesticulanismus" (2016), "Sensory Overload" (2013), "Mémorable" (2019), and a clip from "In the Shadow of the Cypress" (2023).
This lecture was a beautiful and important overview about how to properly and sensitively represent various disabilities in animation, and how animation can be a radical act of expression for many disabled folks in the world.