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Way with muscular dystrophy rejects “burden” caregiving view

8/18/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Way, with muscular dystrophy, says caregiving is a two-way street and rejects viewing disabled people as a burden.
He jokes he wants an agency to “whore” him out, says Ari “loves me” but won’t hire him.
Way says Alden and Catherine have the best relationship because they set clear care boundaries.
He praises the on-set accessibility coordinator for arranging showering, positioning and details that kept him safe while filming “Furious.”

History

Historical Context

Throughout the 20th century, the fields of vocational rehabilitation and physical medicine and rehabilitation grew, helping people with impairments re-enter work and daily life. This broader rehabilitation movement set the backdrop for later disability-rights legislation, echoing the term’s cultural reach seen in the 2009 “Rehab” episode of *The Assistants*. The legacy informs today’s studio accessibility efforts.

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Story summary

Way, with muscular dystrophy, says caregiving is a two-way street and rejects viewing disabled people as a burden.
He jokes he wants an agency to “whore” him out, says Ari “loves me” but won’t hire him.
Way says Alden and Catherine have the best relationship because they set clear care boundaries.
He praises the on-set accessibility coordinator for arranging showering, positioning and details that kept him safe while filming “Furious.”

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