'I got online hate for not being disabled enough'

[@lilygirl5099]

Video on a deaf youtuber, doesn't caption it. Doesn't allow the community to add CC. Smh

[@strangekat2840]

Only autocaptions. Which aren't so much an accessibility tool as an annoyance.

[@maike__-]

+

[@michimelody4036]

Oof

[@BramLastname]

@@strangekat2840 To be fair they are quite accurate, And without them you'd understand less, So I wouldn't call it an annoyance.

[@strangekat2840]

@@BramLastname They aren't accurate, and they aren't helpful. I'm deaf. I know what accessibility tools work and which ones don't.

[@VulpesObscura]

I'm so grateful for Jessica, her videos have helped me enormously with coming to terms with my own disability. She's bloody amazing, and I genuinely pity the negative people in the comments.

[@palomathereptilian]

She made me realize that the word 'disabled' is not something that I should be afraid of, nowadays I'm way more comfortable to call myself disabled thanks to her videos

[@koala4996]

@Unified Pulse Same

[@blowitoutyourcunt7675]

No one needs your pity! Even those of us who are offering constructive criticism on this video as I have! Maybe it's because I grew up with a nun who owned/run a school for the deaf, that I don't see deaf people as disabled in the slightest. I didn't grow up being taught that they were disabled at all, just that they were different.

[@renaissancewoman3770]

@@blowitoutyourcunt7675 Jessica doesn't consider her deafness a disability either, just the other issues she has

[@noorazraq2245]

BlowItOutYourCunt Jessica doesn’t see her deafness as a disability either. She does,however,consider her chronic illnesses disabilities.

[@Marie-hu7xd]

I love Jessica! But I’m a bit sad that they didn’t manage to have proper subtitles for a video about disabilities.

[@lunalee8174]

Marie usually Jessica puts up subtitles within a few days of posting videos; I know this isn't her channel, but they may just have not quite gotten around to it yet, so hopefully they will soon or someone is willing to transcribe!!

[@Marie-hu7xd]

@@lunalee8174 I think I didn't make my point clear that I don't think it's Jessicas responsibility to have captions on this video. A big media company like sky news should be able to upload a fuly captions video, especially on the topic of disability!

[@lunalee8174]

Marie Oh, that wasn't what I was saying at all!! I meant that since Jessica has captions up in this fashion, perhaps other channels operate similarly. I don't think she's obligated to do the captions for them; they clearly have a production team for that. It sketches me out a bit too, but I want to be optimistic.

[@sofofy]

I was scrolling through the comments looking for someone to point this out! And I'm surprised there aren't more people asking for proper subtitles... ​@Luna Lee Looking at all the videos on this channel, they simply don't caption their videos. Wich is a real shame, being that this channel is from such a big news company. Feels lazy of them, plus they didn't even link Jessica anywhere on their description. :/

[@Corkedwolf43771]

report them for being disableists they love reporting on so called hate crimes anyway.they maybe might admit their shame and apologize

[@ChrisPage68]

I'm shocked that Sky News is actually experimenting with responsible journalism. Keep it up!

[@Velokat1]

PageMonster ++++

[@blue_cameron]

Just wait for next video

[@avree9719]

They didn’t bother to add caption on a video about a deaf person

[@cheesecakelasagna]

@@avree9719 indeed a "bruh moment".

[@elieli2893]

I’m an able-bodied person. I don’t have any disability or diagnosis of physical ailments. I am also subscribed to Jessica and love her content, because she is genuinely a great person. The things I learn from her about disabled life and lgbtq-side of things, I take as a valuable learning opportunity. A couple years back, I might have grown uncomfortable in the presence of someone with a disability, just because I didn’t know what to expect or how to react. I treasure opportunities to become more open minded about things, to see through someone else’s eyes. And maybe I’m now a slightly more open minded person, thanks to it. I have still a lot to learn from a variety of things, but I generally try to not bash anything out of first reaction and think it through, at least. Jessica brought up many important subjects, here :)

[@JixieDyeAuthor]

That's so cool! I try to be open minded too. I'm visually impaired and autistic (also suspected ADHD) but I watch Jessica's channel because I also like finding out about chronic illnesses. I like learning about new things and keeping an open mind too.

[@PreppyHeiress26]

Same here and also why i subscribed

[@Ohnoitsruthio]

I subbed to Jessica a couple of years ago because I love her fashion & style videos. I stayed because she is a really intelligent, interesting, wonderful woman!

[@job5236]

That's awesome. That's all we need, isn't it, for people to just slightly open up their mind and genuinely TRY to understand. A first step, an attempt. A little kindness. :)

[@aon02b]

I'm also an able-bodied person whose been subscribed to Jessica for years. I am lgbt though, but I find it so interesting to learn about disability

[@ReineDeLaSeine14]

I would love to watch Jessica narrate a documentary about vintage beauty and fashion because her pin curls are ON POINT.

[@shalacarter6658]

Check out her channel! She has fun videos about those subjects.

[@ReineDeLaSeine14]

Shala Carter I’m already a fan of hers!

[@jk-jl2lo]

and her voice is so soothing !!!!

[@pinupdoll97]

Check her channel out!

[@Picklescape]

The world is a better place for having Jessica in it. Her videos are both supportive and informative and this interview was great; she's such a calming influence.

[@gbemilawani6898]

Nicola Foxfield vZZgg zFGHH-=1 -:(;:%; HUUUU KQM2N1JQhhhc. FhfC. B

[@lekiscool]

I watch Jessica’s videos, shes taught me to be kinder to myself. I have an invisible disability and at times I forget that I need to apply exceptions for my own health. Jessica made me feel like it was ok to give myself that space.

[@jessicaoutofthecloset]

It is

[@britmxthis]

I really think Jessica needs to be nominated for woman of the year! She’s brilliant.

[@thatdutchguy2882]

That's a bit much,...but she's definitely awesome.

[@KCboden]

ThatDutchguy I mean caitlyn Jenner managed to win it so...

[@BevvyIsTheBest]

@@KCboden and she probs wasn't even a woman for a year at that point😂

[@Miss_Playb0y]

BevvyIsTheBest trans women are women from birth with the wrong bodies so don’t even

[@koolycat4643]

@@Miss_Playb0y they are men who wants to be women. So don't even.

[@thatdutchguy2882]

+Chronic migränes and blind in her left eye untop of all this. Shame on any person whom gave her grief online.

[@carltaylor4942]

And scoliosis as well. Her spine is twisted. She didn't even mention that.

[@eeeeeeeeeeeee9651]

It's stupid that some people think one can only be disabled if they're in a wheelchair or if they can't do certain "normal" things by themselves. So many people have disabilities that are not shown on the outside and so many people with disabilities can do a lot of things by themselves, some not needing help at all. But people don't consider them disabled because "they don't look disabled".

[@RolyWestYT]

Jessica is literally a God 🥰

[@thewildonesappear6594]

Jessica was honestly the thing that got me out of my 2 year depression when I became disabled and eventually got diagnosed with ME.

[@carororororo]

Jessica is a wonderful person, and this was such a nice message

[@coolbeans5911]

"Consider with kindness" Real life Disney princess💙💙💙💙

[@ellacarson8005]

She is such a charming and beautiful woman

[@_frangipani_]

Total wife material. Her wife is so lucky.

[@thatdutchguy2882]

And very married xD

[@Lloyd-Black]

Agreed, beautiful inside and out. I first saw her on a Hannah Witton video regarding disability and dating. Jessica is an inspiration to many people and she has such a wonderful perspective on things. I really like how she raises awareness for people with 'invisible' disabilities. She would be so wonderful to talk with but I live in the US, and she lives across the pond, as they say.

[@_frangipani_]

@@thatdutchguy2882 I know.

[@blue_cameron]

Not sure if I'd call her charming

[@justkeepsingin19]

Love this! It's so nice to see someone pushing positive disability representation. Finding Jessica has helped my transition into disability more positive where it might have been horribly depressing :)

[@cartoonprotester9500]

Being accepting of disabled people is one thing, but the big agenda is to create a world where even the worst disabled are *expected* to work and pay taxes. That, my dear, is not a nice world and is nothing to wish for.

[@justkeepsingin19]

@@cartoonprotester9500 How is she protesting for that? Part of disabled activism is to acknowledge that sometimes we/they genuinely can't work and that's *okay* . The point is to educate people on adversities they may not have even thought of (such as my prior ignorance to crohns etc).

[@mikaelhansen7538]

@@cartoonprotester9500 why should people, disabled or not, if they can work, not do that ? mentally it does a lot for people and why should we not be accepting of disabled people ?

[@pepps779]

@@cartoonprotester9500 People should endeavor to work, regardless of whether they are disabled or not. It can be a major variable in maintaining mental health and external relationships, and with the fairly recent boom in opportunities like remote work, among others provided through technological innovations/networks, there are many more options than there used to be when attempting to find a job as a disabled individual.

[@Velokat1]

Rachel Bennison +

[@careycox9715]

Jessica's videos give me so much strength as a disabled person. She has such an important point of view and finding her has greatly improved my confidence. Love her and what she does for our community!

[@TheSuzberry]

There are so many ways Sky could have made this better: showing the translator, including links to sites that support the disorders she describes, link to Jessica’s channel. I’m 70, live in the US, and I’m a huge fan of Jessica’s channel.

[@freyaadele9876]

I reckon this was probably broadcast on tv so I suppose the translator would've been put onto screen there, rather than the video but they definitely could have done more!

[@cheesecakelasagna]

Also, official subtitle option in the setting of this video, instead of relying on auto-captions by KZbin.

[@Swimdeep]

Watching Jessica right now to distract myself from the tremendous pain right now 10 days out from a twelve hour brain surgery. She is perkiest-person-ever, who has daily struggles with pain or difficulties. Thanks Jessica💕🌿🤕

[@jcortese3300]

She is just such a level-headed, sensible person. It's sad that it's so rare to hear someone open their mouth and just say true, common-sense things about life.

[@jessa.4529]

No links to Jessica's social media accounts in the description but 7 links to sky news. Hm Disappointing. Boo to the social media worker but good interviewer.

[@IamMissPronounced]

Its Sky News. No surprise

[@lindatannock]

They need to link her channel!!

[@lindsey7196]

kzbin.info CHECK JESSICA'S CHANNEL OUT!

[@RawBlueCheeseTV]

I noticed that too. I'm hoping I can find her channel using he name.

[@lindsey7196]

@@RawBlueCheeseTV I put a link to it in this thread lol, check her out, she's great! 😊

[@cherryokxx]

Jessica has such a fantastic outlook on the world, it's certainly made me have a kinder approach. It really is important to have conversations like these.

[@PhoebeFayRuthLouise]

This is such s nice interview with Jessica! Her message of kindness and positivity is so important and needed in this world today! Love her videos!

[@eveeludbrook]

2 years alone in a dark hospital room makes social isolation for a couple of months seem really easy...

[@SpecialBlanket]

yyyyyyup.

[@crystallinestate4684]

Should have captioned the video and included a view of the sign supporter 🤷

[@jessa.4529]

The auto captions are actually accurate if that helps. It's only English tho

[@crystallinestate4684]

@@jessa.4529 ye thanks. I'm just being salty about expecting people to go searching for the CC button when it's a video about a disability rights activist. Not everyone is comfortable navigating social media interfaces. It just seems like a oversight given the context.

[@Bekamorphosis]

She’s very eloquent, glad I found her channel she’s a great person ☺️

[@sienamcgovern2526]

I’m really greatful for ppl like Jessica, the message she spreads is so empowering😊

[@Skylark4]

“Not being disabled enough”🤦‍♂️ some people need to practice the art of “keep your crazy to yourself” 🙂 stay a legend Jessica 🙂🎉

[@margauxvirra]

who else came from jessicas community tab ? ps love that Jessica is so minority but still loves her self

[@Char10tti3]

marga rabiv I’m subscribed but here by chance from my recommendations. Her channel came up for a completely unrelated search the other day but I’ve been subscribed for over a year probably. Strange coincidence haha

[@ReineDeLaSeine14]

Are minorities supposed to not love themselves? What has our society taught us?

[@shalacarter6658]

Me!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Yandolito]

It was recommended for me by KZbin. I guess they know that half the time I spend on KZbin is exclusively on Jessica's content,😂😂😂

[@kels_ey490]

I'm really surprised but pleased to see Sky news show Jessica and her story! Yay for disgaybled! X

[@MommahKat]

​@Lesbian Amazon Sister I know I am definitely gonna use it for myself now!

[@isthisjustfantasy7557]

Disgaybled is the best word I've heard all week ❤ brilliant

[@cheezorger]

My brain breaks when I try to say disgaybled outloud

[@karlythomas7404]

Okay I LOVE that #disgaybled term! Brilliant! 😍😁

[@tierracaccitolo]

I have never seen her NOT smile !

[@michimelody4036]

There was that one time on the brain fog video but we won't count that.

[@nekograce7914]

I was also very isolated and felt very guilty about my disorders. When I found Jessica’s channel I was really down. She’s helped me immensely.

[@Ashro_j]

Jessica is the sun on a stormy day!

[@tandiaolivier3895]

She's the definition of lovely.

[@RodneyAndMeVideos]

Jessica is a wonderful person who has helped me cope with illness in a gentle and accepting way. I don't know where I'd be without her

[@Andresfin]

Jessica's videos have seriously helped me during my long diagnosis process it's been difficult but her videos have really been a light!!!!

[@LilSinger097]

I’m not disabled but I do have chronic pain. And honestly she has helped me and she has helped me to not be so judgemental about other people who do not have a visible disability. I used to be the person that would roll my eyes and said they had it better and she has definitely educated me on kindness and acceptance. I’m A better person

[@amanda5889]

I have an invisible illness and I love her took on it. Having it is hard. Some days I look normal and an hour later I am in bed not being able to move. Its hard to deal with internally let alone with the outside world.

[@unicorn1655]

I'm not disabled,but I like to watch her videos.

[@e.a.1548]

Jessica is the person who inspired me to study sign lenguage, I'm a nursing student and I want to be able to talk to all my patients, including people with hearing loss

[@briaisabanana7031]

“Cool mutant” makes me incredibly happy

[@hamsterpouches]

I love Jessie. Also this interviewer is great. What great questions. And he really listens.

[@chairmechanic]

It's kind of ironic that there's no CC on this video

[@maike__-]

+

[@johndododoe1411]

Well, at least the automatic captions seem quite good at her lack of accent.

[@shawnbay2211]

One would expect a news channel to take the effort to make all their content accessible.

[@disableddiaries2169]

This is such a fab video. Jessica has really helped me as I got worse with my conditions, just knowing there's more people like me out there, is so nice. Her positivity has really helped

[@emmaerdoes4706]

This interviewer did a great job letting Jessica speak! She has so much wisdom to share!

[@NinaKlos]

I very rarely tear up on just a video. When she talked about how the internet gave her the opportunity to connect because she can't leave the house, I thought that's exactly what I have. I grew up on the internet because I am constantly fatigued from a mild mental disability. After school I didn't have the energy to go play outside, my limit for the whole day is about 3 hours, that's pushing it. The internet is such a magnificent tool for the disabled community.

[@duckydae]

I’m so happy Jessica is getting a bigger platform❤️❤️x

[@robylopezvi]

Her personality’s seriously so sweet, she just radiates positivity

[@Christine_990]

I love Jessica, her channel is such a light to my life & I try to let her know how valued she is. I have degenerative disc disease & arthritis & I've had spinal surgery.. Her videos are amazing to me. I'm her age & I almost feel like she's a role model in some ways but I wouldn't want to put that pressure on her. It's just.. She has helped me truly keep positivity in my life.

[@tylerd8289]

"It's just my life" is something I say a lot in reference to my own disability. Everyone's got their own challenges, mine just get a fancy label.

[@kf10147]

Finding Jessica's videos has helped me so much to accept anf work witb my own disability. Her existence means that I too can aspire to a wife and a commitment to style while being disabled. I love her energy and am happy that it was shared here with more people.

[@schoo9256]

What a quality interviewer. If I still wanted to be a journalist he would be someone whose style I aspired to.

[@HisameArtwork]

Yeah the alcohol peer pressure is real, good thing I can pretend it's a religious thing. For some illogical reason they can understand that over other reasons. Oddly enough nobody has ever tried to convert me, that wasn't a priest.

[@leeoughton7551]

Jessica just seems like the happiest fluffy bundle of love to be around 💜 I don't know how she seems so positive all the time. So smiley 😍

[@CrushersCharisma]

I got 12 minutes in before I realized she's British. Not until she mentioned the British public statistic and my brain went "oh! She's British!" I didn't hear the accent, due to saturating myself with said accent through other media. Also I've got a hidden disease and can relate to the minority she talks about.

[@maishi]

This interview is so well done. I love watching Jessica's yt channel. She is so good at speaking simply about her disabilities and how they impact her life and spreading awareness. Also just like watching her just be herself on her good and not so good days ♡

[@Char10tti3]

Can’t remember how I found Jessica’s channel but shes so funny and her and her wife ( -Claudia?) are hilarious together. I have some deaf friends and friends with other disabilities and her videos are educational in a way that they like too. Especially using certain words like “disabled” and not hushing the word because it makes people feel uncomfortable.

[@shalacarter6658]

Yes, Claudia is correct. :)

[@VelvetVolcano]

Probably one the best KZbin videos I've ever watched. Really excellent rapport between Jessica and Niall. I'm a big fan of Jessica's videos (and Jessica as a person to be honest ^_^ haha) and they've helped me massively as a fellow disabled person in the LGBTQ+ community.

[@krizzys]

What a very elegant and eloquent woman.

[@UsorThem07]

This is such a well-done interview, stayed engaged through the whole thing, well done to the interviewer and interviewee!

[@shelbycarr4682]

Jessica is and amazing human being and any Negative Nancy's out there can shove it!!

[@elinor1968]

Jessica is an mood! I love her so much. Edit:Claudia is awesome as well!

[@tarinacj03]

Jessica's videos have had such a drastic positive impact on my life. I don't remember how I stumbled upon them but I promise that she will bring so much joy and hope and just a sense of friendship to anyone who subscribes to her channel

[@Bacbi]

Damn and I thought my chronic pain and other diagnosed problems were bad. She seems like she still is able to live some sort of a life. Kudos.

[@AlishaHerbiederbie]

On her channel she is very honest about the fact that her illnesses can leave her bedridden for days and in pain. She puts a lot of effort and love into her videos, but she isn't able to maintain that level of energy day to day. Your diagnoses and pain are vaild, and your level of ability is not a measuring stick against other people. All any of us can do is work within the parameters our bodies give us.

[@Eloise_Please]

My god she's amazing. What a great presenter too :)

[@Tanny.M]

Jessica is always smiling, happy and kind. I just adore her 💜

[@atelierirae]

Jessica is awesome, I love her and her content. She's a light. ❤️

[@laurenstratton9461]

"Have courage and be Kind" - Cinderella remake. that literally sums up jessicas point of view on the world. kindness is what needs to be taught. people need to understand that just because its not seen doesn't mean its not there.

[@Celine1Love]

Dude... Captions? Where? come on

[@buksiblingsfun8906]

Celine Love the auto-english is good on this one

[@alohavixen_3555]

I feel this. I live with Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome (among other things), and I get regularly accused of lying about being disabled to make my GCSEs easier. My conditions fluctuate, I have better days and worse days, but I don't LOOK disabled. I'm always in pain, though - and I'm always HORRIFICALLY exhausted. It doesn't end, only my ability to cope changes. I'd rather people asked about me TO me instead of talking behind my back and making up their own narratives.

[@thorrissia]

Jessica is so inspirational. She’s been through so much and she’s done beautifully by being able to speak out.

[@R.F.9847]

The interview was wonderful, but what's up with the camerawork and random text?

[@akaiuwu]

no idea what was up with the random cuts between cameras, the side on shot of her just wasn't needed imo

[@cheesecakelasagna]

I think they were trying to highlight quotable quotes.

[@bruna_oliveira_96]

Jessica is one of my favourite youtubers ❤️ I love her videos and the positive message she spreads!

[@DahliaLegacy]

Honestly, Jessica has taught me to be more kind to myself. That it's ok to not be ok sometimes or even all the time. ^_^

[@ikathiggs13]

This is a lovely interview with a very sympathetic interviewer. Good job, Sky!

[@estellearcher8766]

I love Jessica’s channel and I really appreciate the interviewers genuine interest and good questions

[@watchmedo635]

Jessica’s so lovely and eloquent and the interviewer was so great too!

[@ZuzaC]

Jessica is such an amazing person😊💕

[@electriclllady]

I love her. So intelligent and she does always lead with kindness and enjoying life ❤ Her youtube videos etc and presence educates people properly about all the things she deals with, because it's always in conjunction with who she is as a person and her interests - aka she's a real human being who exists and is kind and accepting and loves all these beautiful things and just happens to have various disabilities at the same time. She shows what it's really like to live with disabilities because she's also a real full person who lives her life fully. She's a beautiful person, inside and out ❤

[@rachelm9046]

Jessica is so amazing and is such a net plus, not only to the internet but to the world. She's charming, has interesting perspectives, and is highly educational. I thoroughly enjoy her content.

[@penelopeplimsoul3617]

I love her so much. She's so elegant and stylish. She's amazing at working at her speech. I had no idea she was Deaf for the longest time because she speaks so well! Good for her. She's a trooper.

[@haniecloud]

the fact that this video isnt captioned is slightly frustratingly ironic

[@frenchfry14595]

I thought I had it tough. I've been battling chronic pain for eleven years. I have problems with my lumbar spine and have had three spinal fusions. But what Jessica lives with every day makes my experience pale in comparison. I wish her all the good luck and happy thoughts in the world!

[@job5236]

She"s even more articulate than in her KZbin videos! I have such respect for Jessica.

[@CityInTheTrees]

I love Jessica, she's so positive and so informative while being so nice and so kind.

[@DreamToriDream]

I am not disabled, and don't like drinking. And have the same issue. People (even when I'm trying to make new friends). Find it SO WEIRD that I don't drink. I know I've lost out of relationships and friendships because of it.

[@brightiris]

I clicked because she looked, so.... fake, in a good way tho. She looks like a literal doll oh my goodness. She looks so flawless.

[@geministargazer9830]

Nur Qurratun Ain she is indeed flawless. Although interestingly enough really soft smooth skin is a symptom of connective tissue disorders

[@brightiris]

@@geministargazer9830 Oh, really? I didn't know that. Very interesting.

[@AmethystSnow]

She smiles so much! She's beautiful. I have MS and she's such an inspiration.

[@dicksoutforharambe9547]

Jessica is so wonderful and has a positive message to share with all.

[@jessthehorse2254]

This is amazing. I have never used the word disabled to describe myself. But when Jessica said that it's doesn't have to be used in a bad way, I'm not ashamed anymore

[@Faylengames]

Jessica has had such an amazing impact on my life. The biggest one is not being afraid of the word disabled and understanding that it's a word that allows other people to understand me better. When I'm having a horrible day with my chronic pain I watch her, when I'm sick of explaining myself to other people I send them her videos. Shes an amazing person and I'm so happy shes getting this kind of recognition.

[@deefee701]

People are rude and judgemental by default because of selfishness and narcissistic need to make everyone around them just like themselves so they feel better. Jessica sounds like such a lovely person, that I am going to look up her channel.

[@janinebean4276]

I love Jessica! Her KZbin has been incredibly informative and helpful for me when dealing with my own chronic illness/disability, and she has such great educational material on deafness and a bunch of other topics

[@CutieMillion]

This video was wonderful! I love Jessica and the fact that she got to speak out about what's close to her heart. This interviewer also was excellent.

[@Hanna1968]

To be honest, I subscribed her channel because I fell in love with her smile. She's just sweet. I didn't know first she's disabled. And it doesn't matter for me. What counts she's a adorable person.

[@lindatannock]

Fantastic interview from Jessica! I love her channel. She's so inspirational to those of us in the community. I'd love for able-bodied people to watch some of her videos. Disabled people need more kindness and compassion. Not people shouting at them for getting out of their car in a disabled parking space, because they're not in a wheelchair! Not all disabilities are visible.

[@jessicaoutofthecloset]

Thanks Linda x

[@koala4996]

She's fantastic, I have so much respect for her. Getting people to take your disability seriously is such a pain in the arse.

[@CutiepieTinWhistle]

She's so awesome. I love her to bits. Been a subscriber of hers for ages! x

[@fred6059]

Beautiful lady. Her wife is so lucky to have her. I have invisible disabilities as well as genetic problems from my grandmother. Makes life interesting!

[@franlats0705]

Jessica is amazing, she has really helped me to come to terms with my own disabilities