'Impaired Perceptions': Photographer rejects first impressions

By Jacque Wilson, CNN

Updated 1642 GMT (0042 HKT) January 26, 2013

In his photo project "Impaired Perceptions," Brian Steel fights ableism, a form of discrimination or prejudice against people with disabilities. "We have all felt like an outsider in some way, and in that way, we are all the same," says Steel. To see more of Steel's photos, <a href="http://www.briancharlessteelphotography.com/perceptions.html" target="_blank">click here</a>.
Photos: Photographer rejects first impressions
'In the face of ableism' – In his photo project "Impaired Perceptions," Brian Steel fights ableism, a form of discrimination or prejudice against people with disabilities. "We have all felt like an outsider in some way, and in that way, we are all the same," says Steel. To see more of Steel's photos, click here.
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Curtis, a former Paralympic swimmer, holds 10 world records and trains swimmers while serving as a minister.
Photos: Photographer rejects first impressions
'In the face of ableism' – Curtis, a former Paralympic swimmer, holds 10 world records and trains swimmers while serving as a minister.
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Barry, an illustrator born with Nager syndrome, started OBCan, an arts project designed to reduce littering by painting garbage cans with eye-catching colors.
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'In the face of ableism' – Barry, an illustrator born with Nager syndrome, started OBCan, an arts project designed to reduce littering by painting garbage cans with eye-catching colors.
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Candice refused to allow the pain from scoliosis to stop her from finishing the 2011 Atlanta Marathon Relay. She found the strength she needed to complete it in the supportive cheers of spectators and other runners.
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'In the face of ableism' – Candice refused to allow the pain from scoliosis to stop her from finishing the 2011 Atlanta Marathon Relay. She found the strength she needed to complete it in the supportive cheers of spectators and other runners.
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Ben, a native Georgian born with cerebral palsy, has two bachelor's degrees and is completing a master's degree in history.
Photos: Photographer rejects first impressions
'In the face of ableism' – Ben, a native Georgian born with cerebral palsy, has two bachelor's degrees and is completing a master's degree in history.
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