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Through framing analysis, this study found three tragedy narrative frames (\n                    <jats:italic>traditional, medical<\/jats:italic>\n                    , and\n                    <jats:italic>charity<\/jats:italic>\n                    ) and three non-tragedy frames (\n                    <jats:italic>inspirational, relationship<\/jats:italic>\n                    , and\n                    <jats:italic>rights<\/jats:italic>\n                    ) from the traditional media and social media. Additional hierarchical regression analysis of a survey data among people with disabilities revealed that participants who frequently accessed social media platforms were more likely to reject tragic narratives while accepting non-tragic ones. The findings indicate that access to non-tragic narrative resources may help people with disabilities challenge tragedy-based understandings and construct more positive identities. 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