Posted this to Reddit and Tiktok but im also posting it here
We don't really get to see the negative side of disability too much with Hannah and Jodie. Like the way the show writes both Hannah and Jodie it seems like taking breaks goes against there personalities. Like they both probably deal with chronic pain due to their disabilities. Like show Jodie in the background rubbing the area around her prosthetics since IRL amputees do deal with pain in their residual limb. Like show the negative side of being disabled it doesn't make Hannah or Jodie weak to show the negative side of being disabled. Also yes Hannah probably does think it makes her weak, she's 11
Also the show could use the fact that both Hannah and Jodie are disabled and that's why Hannah looks up to Jodie a lot. Not only is Jodie a marine biologist but she's also disabled like Hannah. That could add another layer to their relationship. Think about from Hannah POV she was the only disabled person in town before Jodie moves to Pontypandy and not only is Jodie a disabled woman she's in the feild Hannah wants to go into. This would be a really powerful message for both kids and adults.
Like I’m not complaining Hannah is really good rep especially now is her VA is also disabled. Like Hannah not knowing her own limits and it leading to her needing to be rescued is a good lesson for everyone especially kids.
And for Jodie, shes a disabled woman of color in a science field. Her character is super underused like her biggest trait is that shes competitive thats it. On the same note all we know about the Phillips sisters relationship is that they are super competitive. No mention of the effects of having a disabled sibling. I know its a kids show but Ellie and Jodie could mention something from their childhood and how Jodie got her attention growing up