Self - identifying disability

I have been conflicted about self - identifying as disabled lately as I used to think we should abolish the term, as abilities are on a spectrum. However I kinda like the idea of reclaiming it too. This post got me thinking, thoughts?

http://puckett101.tumblr.com/post/16768602360/pwds-disability-and-preferred-nomenclatures-a-k-a

 I realize that self - identification is a personal thing in its very nature. Earlier on in this blog I identified by saying that I did not have a 'disability' and that we should redefine it. Rather I have a medical condition called cerebral palsy (that in and of itself is labeling).

I still agree with this idea, yet at the same time I am denying a group of people, with whom I identify. Would it not be better to reclaim the term 'disability', 'cripple,' to abolish those preconceived negative connotations? Much like the way that the self - identifying term "Queer" has been reclaimed by the LGBT community and there are many other examples.

I really don't know how I feel about this, on the one had it is reclaiming and giving power back to the people that have been oppressed as language makes our social reality. On the other hand I don't like the use of the prefix 'dis - ' as I feel like it is emphasizing that we are missing something, when in reality we are not. The use of the dichotomy and the word disability might in fact deny the very idea that ability is a spectrum (much like sexuality, gender, and many other identities) which I think is something that is really important and needs to be realized for our social consciousness to change.

 I don't know, I am really conflicted about this at the moment, but I will keep you posted as I advance with my ideas.

Any input is greatly appreciated.